Another year has ended and everyone is excited if there is a bit change with the ranking of the richest people – 2012.
You’ll definitely read and glimpse of the difference why these people
are placed in this order. You could make some comparison of last year’s list
and know if they have done something to expand their acquisition of
material possessions and other assets. Nonetheless, the fact that they
have achieved so much wealth would really pop your eye and would even
wish that somehow, even a percent of their wealth, would be enough to
make you live comfortably, below is the list of richest people in the world 2012
10. The Retail King Giant of Walter Mart – Christy Walton
For the recent updates, Christy Walton and her family has earned
$26.5 billion. Everyone is aware of the fact that the Walton Family owns
the reputable and largest retailer store in the world, which is Walter
Mart. In fact, she got the 6th spot for the wealthiest people in America, which was released by Forbes.
9. A Chemical Engineer Mukesh Ambani
He is the Managing Director and Chairman of Reliance Industries and
he has earned $27 billion that come from the petrochemicals, oil, and
gas businesses. He is actually the son of the founder of the Reliance
Industries, which is the late Dhirubhai Ambani. Aside from the wealthy
heritage he received, he excelled a lot while he was still studying.
8. A Better Deal with Eike Batista
He is the son of the prominent businessman named Eliezer Batista. He
is really into trading because when he was 18 years old, he sells
insurance policy using the door-to-door approach that has taught him the
valuable lesson, more than what formal education could inculcate to
him. He is currently the CEO of EBX Group and his total up-to-date
earnings is $30 billion.
7. The Clothing Business Tycoon – Amancio Ortega
He is the richest Spanish man that Forbes recently released where he
has immersed himself in the field of fashion business along with his
ex-wife. His current net worth is $31 billion and he is currently
holding the position of a CEO of Inditex Group. He is very simple but he
has set his heart in the business and he has manifested it when he was
14 years old.
6. The Owner of Largest Steel – Lakshmi Mittal
He is the richest man in India, United Kingdom, and Asia while ranking 6th
on this list because of the current net worth recorded, which is $31.1
billion. He was born and raised in India but currently residing in
London, United Kingdom. He is the CEO of Arcellor Mittal, director of
Goldman Sachs, member of the Board of Directors of European Aeronautic
Defence and Space Company, and has received various recognitions and
citations from Forbes and other magazines.
5. The Simplest Larry Ellison
He is one of the founders of Oracle Corporation, which is an
enterprise software company. He is also the CEO of the corporation and
he has ranked number 3 on the list of the wealthiest people in the
United States. He may not have succeeded in his studies just like the
one of the owners of Apple because of personal concerns that he had,
like the death of his adoptive mother and his less interest in school,
but when he went to study at the University of Chicago and had seen
computer designs. It marked the time of his transition although he did
drop from this university as well.
4. An Eye for Bernard Arnault
He is the richest person in Europe and he bagged the 4th
spot on this list for earning a net worth of $ 41 billion. He is born
and raised in France and he is currently holding the post of a CEO and
Chairman of LVMH and Chairman of Christian Dior SA. Aside from that,
Forbes also recognized his strong fashion sense that allowed him to
receive The Fashion Person in 2011.
3. The Big Heart of Warren Buffet
He is also known as the Wizard of Omaha, Sage of Omaha, and Oracle of
Omaha because of the contributions that he had done as a businessman,
philanthropist, and an investor. He deserved this spot because of the
efforts and time that he has allotted and exerted in his study at
different universities. He received the title of the wealthiest person
in 2008. His current net worth recorded is $50 billion.
2. The Dropout – Mr. Bill Gates
Who would have thought that most of the people that we know and have
made name in various businesses and industries succeeded the most, are
the ones who failed at a young age. Bill Gates is one of them, who is
known as a college drop out at Harvard University but a great investor
and business magnate. He owns one of the most successful software
companies in the world known as Microsoft, wherein he is the current
Chairman carrying his current net worth is $56 billion.
1. Another Year for Carlos Slim
2012 is another year for Carlos Slim and for the second time around,
he got the title of the richest person in the world. He has a total net
worth of $74 billion while still holding the position as a CEO and
Chairman of Telmex, Grupo Carso, and America Movil. He was born and
raised in Mexico City, Mexico, and he was exposed to business since he
was 12 years old. Along with his siblings, his father has taught him
business practices at that age.
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