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The 10 richest billionaires gained nearly $8 billion dollars in January

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajProf. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajC-Suite Lifestyle
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Despite growing political and economic uncertainty, the world’s top ten richest people on the rich list index added $52.9 billion to their fortunes in the month of January 2020, according to the rating Bloomberg Billionaires Index. In January, the world’s top 10 richest billionaires gained nearly US$8 billion dollars. Larry Page, led the world’s top 10 rich list with $2.08 billion gain.

His fortune of $70.6 billion ranks him 1th in the richest billionaires in the world list, between Amancio Ortega ($72.8 billion) and Sergey Brin ($68.4 billion). Sergey Brin added $2 billion in January. Steve Ballmer became richer by $1.38 billion in the month of January 2020.

Suffered losses in January: Jeff Bezos lost of $235 million in the month of January 2020. Warren Buffett, the 4th richest man in the world have lost $233 million.

The top 10 richest people in the world:

  1. Jeff Bezos
    Total net worth: $124 billion
    Wealth loss in January 2020: -$235 million
  2. Bill Gates
    Total net worth: $116 billion
    Wealth grew in January 2020: +$718 million
  3. Bernard Arnault
    Total net worth: $97.4 billion
    Wealth grew in January 2020: +$369 million
  4. Warren Buffett
    Total net worth: $88.1 billion
    Wealth loss in January 2020: -$233 million
  5. Mark Zuckerberg
    Total net worth: $78.0 billion
    Wealth grew in January 2020: +$839 million
  6. Amancio Ortega
    Total net worth: $72.8 billion
    Wealth grew in January 2020: +$168 million
  7. Larry Page
    Total net worth: $70.6 billion
    Wealth grew in January 2020: +$2.08 billion
  8. Sergey Brin
    Total net worth: $68.4 billion
    Wealth grew in January 2020: +$2.00 billion
  9. Steve Ballmer
    Total net worth: $63.6 billion
    Wealth grew in January 2020: +$1.38 billion
  10. Carlos Slim
    Total net worth: $61.4 billion
    Wealth grew in January 2020: +$137 million

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Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

In his current role, he counsels and collaborates with c-suite executives of large multinational corporations, helping them drive change in their companies to improve their competitiveness. Dr. Amarendra has extensive experience in serving on numerous boards. He leads and supports a globally dispersed team of columnists, correspondents, editors, journalists, reporters, researchers, and industry analysts.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He also received his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and his master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) from European Global School Paris. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.

As CEO, he transformed the CEOWORLD magazine into a highly efficient, digital-first, profitable enterprise. Today, CEOWORLD magazine is a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism. Dr. Amarendra retains a strong desire to continuously improve his skills and abilities and believes that the first step to being a true leader is to inspire others to lead with you.

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