Investment in finance has led to the creation of over 420 billionaires worldwide, with Warren Buffett, the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, being the richest among them. Forbes recently announced the list of world billionaires in 2024, revealing a record high of 2,781 billionaires, with a combined asset of 14,200 billion USD. This increase can be attributed to the thriving global stock market, despite challenges such as inflation and geopolitical uncertainties.
Billionaires come from various industries, including finance, technology, production, fashion-retail, food-drinks, multidisciplinary fields, health, real estate, media-entertainment, and energy. Each industry has its own prominent figures and success stories, from tech giants like Jeff Bezos to fashion moguls like Bernard Arnault.
Warren Buffett, with an estimated wealth of 133 billion USD, tops the list in finance and investment, while Jeff Bezos leads the technology sector with a net worth of 194 billion USD. Other notable figures include Bernard Arnault in fashion-retail, Zhong Shanshan in food-drinks, and Mukesh Ambani in multidisciplinary businesses.
Dilip Shanghvi reigns in the health industry, Lee Shau Kee dominates in real estate, and Rupert Murdoch leads the media and entertainment sector. Harold Hamm stands out in the energy industry with his successful oil company. Each of these billionaires has achieved great success in their respective fields, contributing to the growing number of billionaires globally.