 |
Forbes has released its annual list of the richest people in the world. Somewhat unsurprisingly, many of the people appearing on Forbes' list made their fortunes by pursuing careers in tech. The list largely dominated by CEOs of US tech giants also has some Indians and Chinese on the 'powerful' list.
We have picked up 15 wealthiest people in tech from the Forbes' list. Read on to know world's 15 richest techies.
We have picked up 15 wealthiest people in tech from the Forbes' list. Read on to know world's 15 richest techies.
1. Bill Gates
March 04, 2015 |
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft and the richest person in the world.
Global rank: 1
Net worth: $79.2 billion
Age: 59
Global rank: 1
Net worth: $79.2 billion
Age: 59
2. Larry Ellison
March 04, 2015 |
Larry Ellison is the cofounder and former CEO of Oracle.
Global rank: 5
Net worth: $54.3 billion
Age: 70
Global rank: 5
Net worth: $54.3 billion
Age: 70
3. Jeff Bezos
March 04, 2015 |
Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of Amazon.
Global rank: 15
Net worth: $34.8 billion
Age: 51
Global rank: 15
Net worth: $34.8 billion
Age: 51
4. Mark Zuckerberg
March 04, 2015 |
Mark Zuckerberg is the founder and CEO of Facebook.
Global rank: 16
Net worth: $33.4 billion
Age: 30
Global rank: 16
Net worth: $33.4 billion
Age: 30
5. Larry Page
March 04, 2015 |
Larry Page is the co-founder and CEO of Google.
Global rank: 19
Net worth: $29.7 billion
Age: 41
Global rank: 19
Net worth: $29.7 billion
Age: 41
6. Sergey Brin
March 04, 2015 |
Sergey Brin is the co-founder and director of special projects at Google.
Global rank: 20
Net worth: $29.2 billion
Age: 41
Global rank: 20
Net worth: $29.2 billion
Age: 41
7. Jack Ma
March 04, 2015 |
Jack Ma is the founder and chairman of Alibaba.
Global rank: 33
Net worth: $22.7 billion
Age: 50
Global rank: 33
Net worth: $22.7 billion
Age: 50
8. Steve Ballmer
March 04, 2015 |
Steve Ballmer is the former CEO of Microsoft.
Global rank: 35
Net worth: $21.5 billion
Age: 58
Global rank: 35
Net worth: $21.5 billion
Age: 58
9. Laurene Powell Jobs
March 04, 2015 |
Laurene Powell Jobs is the founder and chair of the Emerson Collective and the widow of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Laurene owes most of her wealth to Apple and Disney.
Global rank: 45
Net worth: $19.5 billion
Age: 51
Global rank: 45
Net worth: $19.5 billion
Age: 51
10. Michael Dell
March 04, 2015 |
Michael Dell is the chairman and CEO of Dell.
Global rank: 47
Net worth: $19.2 billion
Age: 50
Global rank: 47
Net worth: $19.2 billion
Age: 50
11. Azim Premji
March 04, 2015 |
Azim Premji is the chairman of Wipro Limited.
Global rank: 48
Net worth: $19.1 billion
Age: 69
Global rank: 48
Net worth: $19.1 billion
Age: 69
12. Paul Allen
March 04, 2015 |
Paul Allen is the co-founder of Microsoft.
Global rank: 51
Net worth: $17.5 billion
Age: 62
Global rank: 51
Net worth: $17.5 billion
Age: 62
13. Ma Huateng
March 04, 2015 |
Ma Huateng is the chairman and CEO of Tencent.
Global rank: 56
Net worth: $16.1 billion
Age: 43
Global rank: 56
Net worth: $16.1 billion
Age: 43
14. Robin Li
March 04, 2015 |
Robin Li is the founder and CEO of Baidu.
Global rank: 62
Net worth: $15.3 billion
Age: 46
Global rank: 62
Net worth: $15.3 billion
Age: 46
15. Shiv Nadar
March 04, 2015 |
Shiv Nadar is the co-founder of the HCL Group.
Global rank: 66
Net worth: $14.8 billion
Age: 69
Global rank: 66
Net worth: $14.8 billion
Age: 69
Post a Comment