Top 10 the World’s Billionaires
10. Alice Walton
One of the heirs of Wal-Mart’s fortune, Alice Walton makes it on the list of the top ten billionaires. The company was founded in 1962 by father Sam. Her fortune is worth $ 39.1 billion and she is long focused on curating art.
9. Jim Walton
He is the largest shareholder in Wal-Mart with stake exceeding $31 billion. His fortune is worth $40.5 billion. He is the youngest child of the founder and he still sits on the board of directors.
8. David Koch
His spheres of influence philanthropy, business, and politics and he is worth $41.2 billion. Together with his brother, they continue to expand their business to make more money.
7. Charles Koch
His real-time net worth is $41.2 billion. His source of wealth is diversified. He is 79 years and is a resident of the United States. His company is currently the 2nd biggest private company in the United States.
6. Christy Walton & family
She is the co-chair of the children’s scholarship fund and is worth $41.4 billion. Her source of wealth is Wal-Mart and she is a citizen of America. She is also a philanthropist and a champion of the rights of women.
5. Larry Ellison
He is the founder and founder of oracle and his fortune is at $56 billion. He had reported that he would step down but he did not and still continues to run the company making more money thus increasing his fortune.
4. Amancio Ortega
His real-time net worth is $61.8 and his source of wealth is self-made and retail. He is a citizen of Spain and is married with 3 children. He added $7 billion to his fortune in 2013.
3. Carlos Slim Helu and family
His real-time net worth is $71.2 billion and his source of wealth is self-made telecom. He is a citizen of Mexico and is widowed. His America Movil owns telecom operations in about eighteen countries in America.
2. Warren Buffet
His real-time net worth is $74.4 billion. He is the CEO at Berkshire Hathaway and his source of wealth is self-made. He is 84 years and is still at the top of his game both philanthropically and professionally.
1. Bill Gates
Bill Gates is the richest man in America. He is worth $ 81.2 B and he is using his billions to effect major social changes around the world. He is the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His source of wealth is self-made and Microsoft and is a citizen of the United States.