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The World’s Wealthiest People (May 31, 2023)

Lisa Brown, PhDLisa Brown, PhD

As of May 31, 2023, with a net worth of roughly $220.6 billion, Bernard Arnault is the wealthiest person in the world, followed by Elon Musk (No. 2, $198.4 billion), Jeff Bezos (No. 3, $144.4 billion); and Larry Ellison (No. 4, $131.2 billion).

Bill Gates is the fifth-richest person globally, with a whopping $114.5 billion. Warren Buffett ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $112.2 billion, followed by Larry Page with $105.1 billion. Steve Ballmer is placed 8th with a net worth of $101.6 billion. Sergey Brin ($99.9 billion) occupied the 9th position on the top 10 wealthiest people in the world list, followed by Carlos Slim Helu (No. 10, $98.2 billion). Here is the latest list of the world’s top 27 wealthiest persons.

    BILLIONAIRES LIST  2023

  1. Bernard Arnault & family: $220.6 billion
  2. Elon Musk: $198.4 billion
  3. Jeff Bezos: $144.4 billion
  4. Larry Ellison: $131.2 billion
  5. Bill Gates: $114.5 billion
  6. Warren Buffett: $112.2 billion
  7. Larry Page: $105.1 billion
  8. Steve Ballmer: $101.6 billion
  9. Sergey Brin: $99.9 billion
  10. Carlos Slim Helu & family: $98.2 billion
  11. Michael Bloomberg: $94.5 billion
  12. Mark Zuckerberg: $93.3 billion
  13. Mukesh Ambani: $88.4 billion
  14. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family: $86.7 billion
  15. Amancio Ortega: $81.7 billion
  16. Jim Walton: $61.8 billion
  17. Zhong Shanshan: $61.3 billion
  18. Rob Walton: $60.5 billion
  19. Alice Walton: $59.6 billion
  20. Michael Dell: $56.9 billion
  21. David Thomson & family: $56.1 billion
  22. Charles Koch: $56.0 billion
  23. Julia Koch & family: $56.0 billion
  24. Gautam Adani: $53.1 billion
  25. Zhang Yiming: $45.0 billion
  26. Phil Knight & Family: $41.7 billion
  27. Dieter Schwarz: $40.7 billion

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Lisa Brown, PhD

Lisa Brown, PhD

Lisa Brown, PhD in Political Journalism and Policy, is the opinion editor for News and Initiatives at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she oversees editorial content that bridges financial analysis, corporate leadership, and brand strategy. With over 13 years in business media and strategic communications, Lisa brings a rare combination of market insight and storytelling expertise. She began her career as a financial reporter in New York, covering Wall Street trends and corporate earnings, before moving into senior editorial roles for international business outlets. Lisa has also worked as a communications consultant for multinational companies, advising on investor relations, executive visibility, and crisis messaging.

At CEOWORLD, Lisa leads a global editorial team producing features on market trends, corporate governance, and strategic communications for CEOs, CFOs, and CMOs. Her work is recognized for blending analytical rigor with a deep understanding of brand reputation in the digital age. Lisa holds a degree in Business Journalism and an executive certificate in Global PR Strategy. She is a frequent speaker at leadership summits and has moderated panels on the intersection of finance and public perception. Dedicated to elevating the voices of women in business leadership, Lisa ensures CEOWORLD’s content empowers decision-makers with actionable insights and a strategic edge.
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