A leader—a successful leader— fabricates a trial of their triumphs for others to follow. Their endeavors inspire millions. They stand tall acting as a paradigm in the business sphere and creating a legacy worth appreciating. Many of these leaders started with no support but with sheer passion to make a difference in the customary of the business world. Witness them now, they have reached the greatest business stature one can desire of. With their tireless efforts, they have shaped and elevated their businesses to grow mordaciously breaking all benchmarks set astern.
Here is a glimpse of these leaders:
Elon Musk
Elon Musk, with $239.6 billion net worth, the celebrity CEO of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, is the world’s richest man and the first person to reach a net worth of $300 billion in November 2021. His net worth is $239.6 billion. He is the driving force behind the transformation of transportation on Earth and in space. According to Forbes, Elon Musk owns a 23 percent ownership in Tesla, an
electric vehicle firm that he co-founded in 2003 and which accounts for more than 67 percent of his worth. The remainder of his money is related to the fortunes of SpaceX, a $100 billion rocket firm. SpaceX, which was formed in 2002, is the second most valuable private firm in the world.
Bernard Arnault & Family
Bernard Arnault, a French businessman, is the Chairman and CEO of LVMH – France, a luxury multinational. As of 2022, he and his family own a majority share in the corporation, which is valued at $194.6 billion. His company, which includes Louis Vuitton and Sephora, is spread among more than 70 brands. In December 2020, he became a member of the exclusive $100 billionaire club.
Jeff Bezos
In 2022, it has been forecasted that Jeff Bezos, the founder, and chairman of the American multinational computer corporation Amazon Inc, will be the world’s third-richest and most renowned person. According to Forbes Magazine, Bezos’ net worth is more than $183.5 billion. He was previously the president and CEO of Amazon, but he pursued his passion in space. He made headlines a few months ago after completing an 11-minute space flight. Bezos is the world’s second-richest person to fly to space. Amazon, which Bezos founded in 1993 as an online bookshop, is today the world’s second-largest corporation, with a market capitalization of 1.59 trillion dollars. Jeff is known as the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin (Aerospace Company) based on his passion for space traveling. He started his career in 1987 with Fitel followed by Bankers Trust in 1988 and D.E. Shaw& Co in 1990 to 1994. He founded Amazon in 1994 and Blue Origin in 2000 and today he is the richest person in the world.
Bill Gates
With a net worth of $132.2 billion, William Henry Gates III or Bill Gates is an American business magnate, software developer, author, and philanthropist. He is one of the co-founders of Microsoft, the world’s largest multinational software firm.
He has been listed on Forbes’ list of the world’s wealthiest individuals for more than three decades. He is also a co-founder of the ‘Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,’ the world’s biggest private charity foundation. When Microsoft shares hit historic highs after strong profits in 2020, Bill Gates joined the exclusive $100 billion club.
Larry Page
With a net worth of $121 billion as of 2022, Larry Page, a board member of Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google, is the world’s fifth-richest person. He is a co-founder of Google, the world’s largest search engine. He has invested in Planetary Resources, a well-known space exploration business, as
well as several other start-ups such as Kitty Hawk and Opener. He’s also working on his “Flying Car” pet project.
Sergey Brin
According to various reports, Sergey Brin, a co-founder of Alphabet Inc and a board member, is the world’s sixth-richest person, with a net worth of $116.5 billion. In 1998, he and Larry Page co-founded Google, the world’s most popular search engine. Google went public in 2004 and became an Alphabet subsidiary in 2015.
Warren Buffet
Warren Buffett, often known as the Oracle of Omaha in the financial world, is one of the world’s most successful investors. As of 2022, his projected net worth is $114 billion. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a worldwide holding firm that owns more than 60 businesses. Geico insurance, Duracell, and Dairy Queen Restaurant are just a few of the well-known brands in
which his organization has a significant stake. He made his first stock purchase when he was just 11 years old.
He saw numerous new business opportunities and became the world’s most successful investor, with a net worth of $81.9 billion as of July 2018. ‘Oracle of Omaha’ is another moniker for him.8. Larry Ellison – $112.1 billion. As of 2022, Larry Ellison, the co-founder of software behemoth Oracle Inc, has a net worth of
$112.1 billion. He stepped down as Oracle’s CEO in 2014 after serving as the company’s CEO since 1977. Oracle’s chairman of the board and main technical advisor is still him. Ellison has been on the Tesla board of directors since December 2018, when he purchased 3 million shares. Moreover, he owns the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
Steve Ballmer
With a net worth of $97.4 billion, Steve Ballmer is a businessman and investor. From 2000 until 2014, he served as the CEO of Microsoft, where he began his career in 1980. He is also the owner of the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Clippers.
Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani, the Gujarat-based Adani Group’s founder, and chairman is currently India’s and Asia’s richest person, as well as the world’s tenth richest person with a $91.3 billion net worth. Except for a few firms listed on Indian stock markets, Gautam Adani has 74 percent ownership in most of his group’s enterprises. Adani Enterprises Limited, Adani Ports and SEZ Limited,
Adani Power, Adani Transmission, and Adani Green are the firms that make up his group.
