The booming investment industry has resulted in the creation of over 420 billionaires worldwide. Forbes’ latest list of world billionaires in 2024 revealed a record high of 2,781 billionaires with a combined asset value of 14,200 billion USD. This increase can be attributed to the thriving global stock market despite challenges such as inflation and geopolitical uncertainties.
The list comprises individuals from various industries such as finance, technology, production, fashion-retail, food-drinks, multidisciplinary fields, health, real estate, media-entertainment, and energy. Each sector has its own notable figures with success stories to share.
Warren Buffett leads the finance and investment sector with an estimated wealth of 133 billion USD. Jeff Bezos is the tech giant atop the technology sector with a net worth of 194 billion USD. Other prominent figures include Bernard Arnault in fashion-retail and Zhong Shanshan in food-drinks. Mukesh Ambani stands out in multidisciplinary businesses.
Dilip Shanghvi dominates the health industry while Lee Shau Kee reigns supreme in real estate. Rupert Murdoch leads the media and entertainment sector while Harold Hamm stands out in the energy industry due to his successful oil company.
These billionaires have achieved great success in their respective fields and have contributed significantly to the growing number of billionaires globally. Their accomplishments serve as inspiration for others who aspire to achieve similar heights of success.
