The select group of wealthiest men and women together have the potential to end poverty worldwide! Is enough cash Is not it?!
The names listed here have the billion dollar bank account and hold large properties in their names. The vast majority did not start from scratch, but inherited all or part of the fortune, further increasing their empire.
Are you curious? See below the richest men and women in the world in 2018
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- 15. S. Robson Walton, with $46.2 billion (Wal-Mart)
- 14. Jim Walton, with $46.4 billion (Wal-Mart)
- 13. Sergey Brin, with $47.5 billion (Google)
- 12. Larry Page, with $48.8 billion (Google)
- 11. Michael Bloomberg, with $50 billion (Bloomberg LP)
- 10. Larry Ellison, with $58.5 billion (software)
- 9. David Koch, with $60 billion (diversified)
- 8. Charles Koch, with $60 billion (diversified)
- 7. Carlos Slim Helu, with US$67.1 billion (telecommunications)
- 6. Amancio Ortega, with US$ 70 billion (Zara)
- 5. Mark Zuckerberg, with $71 billion (Facebook)
- 4. Bernard Arnault, with $72 billion (LVMH)
- 3. Warren Buffett, with $84 billion (Berkshire Hathaway)
- 2. Bill Gates, with $90 billion (Microsoft)
- 1. Jeff Bezos, with $112 billion (Amazon)
- 15. Massimiliana Landini Aleotti
- 13/14. Margaretta Taylor $8.7 billion (Cox Enterprises)
- 13/14. Katharine Rayner $8.7 billion (Cox Enterprises)
- 12. Savitri Jindal $8.8 billion
- 11. Blaire Parry-Okeden $13 billion (Cox Enterprises)
- 10. Charlene de Carvalho – US$15.8 billion (Heineken)
- 9. Abigail Johnson – US$15.9 billion (Fidelity Investments)
- 8. Iris Fontbona – US$ 16.3 billion (Antofagasta)
- 7. Gina Rinehart – $17.4 billion (Hancock Prospecting)
- 6. Laurene Powell Jobs – $18.8 billion (Apple, Disney)
- 5. Yang Huiyan – US$21 billion (Country Garden Holdings)
- 4. Jacqueline Mars – $23.6 billion (Mars)
- 3. Susanne Klatten – US$ 25 billion (BMW)
- 2. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers – US$ 42 billion (L’Óreal)
- 1. Alice Walton, with $46 billion (Wal-Mart)
15. S. Robson Walton, with $46.2 billion (Wal-Mart)
As the eldest of 3 children of the founder of the Walmart supermarket chain, Robson Walton inherited much of his great fortune. With the death of his father, Robson became the director of Walmart, making his career in the area.
14. Jim Walton, with $46.4 billion (Wal-Mart)
Jim is Robson's younger brother, so it's clear he has a stake in Walmart's equity. In addition to having already been part of the network's board, he is currently dedicated to the board of the family bank, Arvest Bank.
13. Sergey Brin, with $47.5 billion (Google)
Upon meeting Larry Page in college, the two developed Google, the world's largest search engine. About the money does not even need to say right?!
12. Larry Page, with $48.8 billion (Google)
As stated earlier, Larry Page earns his fortune from his creation of the algorithm that decides the order in which websites are presented.
11. Michael Bloomberg, with $50 billion (Bloomberg LP)
Michael bet on the financial market and did well. He owns Bloomberg LP, a worldwide financial data and technology company and operating news agency based in New York.
10. Larry Ellison, with $58.5 billion (software)
Larry's company, Oracle initially was dedicated to creating databases to deal with the computerization of commerce, in the late 70s. Today, the company primarily offers software products.
9. David Koch, with $60 billion (diversified)
David Koch's father, Fred Koch, founder of Koch Industries, which started in the oil refining business and has now expanded into various niches, from fertilizers to toilet paper.
8. Charles Koch, with $60 billion (diversified)
Brother of David Koch, Charles is the director of Koch Industries, the second largest private company in the United States.
7. Carlos Slim Helu, with US$67.1 billion (telecommunications)
America Movil, the largest telecommunications company in Latin America, is controlled by Carlos. In addition to the company, Helú also invests in several other areas
6. Amancio Ortega, with US$ 70 billion (Zara)
Inditex, the company behind famous brands such as Pull & Bear and Massimo Dutti. However, Zara is his main one and earns him a huge fortune. Amancio Ortega and his wife are the founders of fashion networks.
5. Mark Zuckerberg, with $71 billion (Facebook)
Of course, Mark Zuckerberg would have space on that list. His story is quite interesting. After dropping out of college at Harvad, he started to dedicate himself to a special project: Facebook. Nowadays, in addition to facebook, Mark also owns WhatsApp and Instagram, 3 of the biggest social networks in the world.
4. Bernard Arnault, with $72 billion (LVMH)
In addition to Louis Vuitton, Bernard Arnault also owns brands such as Sephora and Christian Dior. You can already imagine the huge amount, right?!
3. Warren Buffett, with $84 billion (Berkshire Hathaway)
Since he was 11 years old, Warren Buffett has been investing in the stock market. Undoubtedly, the entrepreneur has a talent for identifying good investments, and that is why he created his Berkshire Hathaway company.
2. Bill Gates, with $90 billion (Microsoft)
One of Microsoft's founders, Bill Gates, made his fortune by selling the world's most widely used computer software.
1. Jeff Bezos, with $112 billion (Amazon)
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Let's move to the ladies' side…
15. Massimiliana Landini Aleotti
With the death of her husband Alberto Aleotti, the owner of Menarini, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in Italy, made a large amount of money to Massimiliana and her children.
13/14. Margaretta Taylor $8.7 billion (Cox Enterprises)
Another Cox Enterprises heiress, Margaretta Taylor owns a large part of the company, even though it has been shared by several family members.
13/14. Katharine Rayner $8.7 billion (Cox Enterprises)
Another Cox Enterprises heiress makes the list. Katharine owns about 17% of the company, but was never interested in working for it.
12. Savitri Jindal $8.8 billion
Widowed by Om Prakash Jindal, the founder of Jindal Group, an Indian construction, cement, power and steel company, Savitri received her as an inheritance. However, the management of the company is in the hands of the children.
11. Blaire Parry-Okeden $13 billion (Cox Enterprises)
Heir of Cox Enterprises, whose main operating subsidiaries are Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group.
10. Charlene de Carvalho – US$15.8 billion (Heineken)
Being considered the richest person of Dutch nationality, Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken is a descendant of the founder of one of the main beer brands that, by the way, bears his last name.
9. Abigail Johnson – US$15.9 billion (Fidelity Investments)
Abigail's family owns a company, Fidelity Investments, for which she now serves on the board.
8. Iris Fontbona – US$ 16.3 billion (Antofagasta)
Iris' late husband owned two large companies: Antofagasta, which controls several copper mines, and Quiñenco, which brews beer and controls a bank. These days the control is in the hands of your two children.
7. Gina Rinehart – $17.4 billion (Hancock Prospecting)
Gina's story draws attention. She inherited her father's bankrupt company, and with her effort and dedication she got around the situation, and made the company become a reference in the control of iron mines.
6. Laurene Powell Jobs – $18.8 billion (Apple, Disney)
Laurane is the widow of Apple genius Steve Jobs, Laurene Powell inherited the tech company's fortune. Not to mention that she is also part of Disney.
5. Yang Huiyan – US$21 billion (Country Garden Holdings)
Country Garden Holdings, a large Chinese real estate company was founded by her father. In 2007, he transferred 70% of the company's shares to his daughter, who in turn runs the business on behalf of the family. At 36, she is one of the youngest millionaires in the world.
4. Jacqueline Mars – $23.6 billion (Mars)
Chocolate producer Twix, Snickers, M&M’s, Skittles and Mars was founded by her father, and homestead by Jacqueline.
3. Susanne Klatten – US$ 25 billion (BMW)
Susanne's father saved BMW from bankruptcy, and made the brand become a worldwide reference. In addition to BMW, Susanne works with a large pharmaceutical company called Altana.
2. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers – US$ 42 billion (L’Óreal)
With the death of her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers inherited one of the best known cosmetic companies in the world, L’Oreal, which in turn was founded by her grandfather.
1. Alice Walton, with $46 billion (Wal-Mart)
Walmart has been making a lot of money for the Walton family. Despite having inherited part of the inheritance from his father, the founder of the supermarket chain, he decided to pursue a career at the art museum. Your personal art collection is worth millions!
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