The Top 15 Richest Men in 2024
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- Bernard Arnault& Family:
With a net worth of $239.9 billion, the chairman and CEO of LVMH tops the list. His empire includes luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Sephora, and Tiffany & Co. (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Jeff Bezos:
The founder of Amazon is worth $196.8 billion. Despite stepping down as CEO, Bezos remains heavily involved in the company and his other ventures, including Blue Origin (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Elon Musk:
Worth $187.9 billion, Musk’s wealth is tied to his ventures in Tesla and SpaceX. Despite recent market fluctuations, he remains a key figure in advancing technology and space exploration (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Mark Zuckerberg:
With $172.5 billion, the Meta (formerly Facebook) founder has seen significant growth due to successful tech ventures and investments (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Larry Ellison:
The Oracle co-founder has a net worth of $154.5 billion, benefiting from his significant stake in the tech company and other investments (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Warren Buffett:
The chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, with a net worth of $133.8 billion, continues to be a legendary figure in the investment world (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Bill Gates:
With a fortune of $130.2 billion, the Microsoft co-founder is renowned for his philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Steve Ballmer:
The former Microsoft CEO is worth $125.6 billion, having transformed his wealth through investments in tech and sports (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Larry Page:
The Google co-founder has a net worth of $119.9 billion, driven by his continued involvement in Alphabet Inc. and various innovative projects (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- Sergey Brin:
Another Google co-founder, Brin’s wealth stands at $115.3 billion, thanks to his significant contributions to and investments in Alphabet Inc. (Sources: [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com)).
- MukeshAmbani:
The chairman of Reliance Industries, worth $112.2 billion, dominates India’s wealth charts through his diversified conglomerate.
- Amancio Ortega:
The founder of Zara, with a net worth of $111.5 billion, is a prominent figure in global retail.
- Michael Bloomberg:
With $106.2 billion, Bloomberg LP’s founder has significantly influenced finance and media.
- Carlos Slim Helu& Family:
The Mexican telecom magnate has a fortune of $103.7 billion.
- Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & Family:
As the richest woman, she leads L’Oréal with a net worth of $99.8 billion.
Insights and Trends
The fortunes of these individuals reflect broader economic trends, such as the growth of technology and luxury sectors. Many have also diversified their investments, securing their positions despite market volatility.
For further detailed rankings and net worth updates, you can refer to sources like [CEOWORLD](https://ceoworld.biz), [Forbes Africa](https://forbesafrica.com), and [Forbes Middle East](https://forbesmiddleeast.com).
