#4 | Bill Gates Net Worth: $129 Billion Age: 66 Country/Territory: United States Industry: Technology Bill Gates turned his fortune from software firm Microsoft into a diversified fortune his focus has shifted to zero-carbon energy investing and philanthropy. #3 | Bernard Arnault & family Net Worth: $158 Billion Age: 73 Country/Territory: France Industry: Fashion & Retail One of the world's ultimate taste-makers, Bernard Arnault oversees an empire of 70 brands including Louis Vuitton and Sephora. He stepped down as CEO to become executive chairman in July 2021.
#2 | Jeff Bezos Net Worth: $171 Billion Age: 58 Country/Territory: United States Industry: Technology Jeff Bezos founded e-commerce giant Amazon in 1994 out of his garage in Seattle. #1 | Elon Musk Net Worth: $219 Billion Age: 50 Country/Territory: United States Industry: Automotive Elon Musk is working to revolutionize transportation both on Earth, through electric car maker Tesla - and in space, via rocket producer SpaceX.
