Fortune Source: LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton)
Net Worth: US$226 billion

Arnault leads the luxury brand conglomerate LVMH, which owns iconic names like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Sephora, dominating global luxury markets.

Fortune Source: Amazon
Net Worth: US$198 billion

Bezos founded Amazon as an online bookstore in 1994, transforming it into the world’s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company.

Fortune Source: Tesla, SpaceX
Net Worth: US$195 billion

Musk revolutionised electric vehicles through Tesla and space exploration with SpaceX. He also owns stakes in Twitter (now X), Neuralink and The Boring Company.

Fortune Source: Oracle
Net Worth: US$150 billion

Ellison co-founded Oracle in 1977, creating the leading software provider for database management, now a global tech titan in enterprise software.

Fortune Source: Berkshire Hathaway
Net Worth: US$117 billion

Buffett built his wealth through Berkshire Hathaway, investing in diverse industries like insurance, utilities, railroads and consumer goods.

Fortune Source: Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Net Worth: US$31 billion

Co-founder of MSC, she built a global shipping empire and later expanded into cruises, shaping the world’s maritime industry.

Fortune Source: ABC Supply
Net Worth: US$15 billion

Co-founded ABC Supply, a leading wholesaler of roofing materials. She expanded the company through acquisitions, making it a market leader in the U.S.

Fortune Source: Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group
Net Worth: US$14 billion

Zhong founded Hansoh, which became a key player in developing innovative treatments for diseases like Hepatitis B and cancer.

Fortune Source: Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Net Worth: US$10 billion

Judy Love co-founded this chain of truck stops, growing it into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with hundreds of locations across the U.S.

Fortune Source: Bet365
Net Worth: US$8.1 billion

Coates transformed the gambling industry with Bet365, one of the world’s largest online gaming platforms, revolutionising sports betting globally.