As of March 19, 2024, Carlos Slim Helu has a net worth of US$101.1 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the telecom industry. Xavier Niel follows in second place with $9.8 billion, while Sunil Mittal ranks third with $9.4 billion, and Rocco Commisso comes in fourth with $8.0 billion.
The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Rakesh Mittal, whose net worth is $6.1 billion, and Rajan Mittal, whose net worth is $6.1 billion. Patrick Drahi is placed 7th with a net worth of $5.8 billion. Robert Hale Jr ($5.4 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the telecom industry, followed by Ananda Krishnan (No. 9) with $4.9 billion and Yasumitsu Shigeta (No. 10, $4.5 billion).
Richest Billionaires in Telecom Industry, 2024
| RANK | NAME | NET WORTH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Slim Helu & family | $101.1 billion |
| 2 | Xavier Niel | $9.8 billion |
| 3 | Sunil Mittal | $9.4 billion |
| 4 | Rocco Commisso | $8.0 billion |
| 5 | Rakesh Mittal | $6.1 billion |
| 6 | Rajan Mittal | $6.1 billion |
| 7 | Patrick Drahi | $5.8 billion |
| 8 | Robert Hale Jr | $5.4 billion |
| 9 | Ananda Krishnan | $4.9 billion |
| 10 | Yasumitsu Shigeta | $4.5 billion |
| 11 | Richard Li | $4.5 billion |
| 12 | Shaul Shani | $4.3 billion |
| 13 | Naguib Sawiris | $3.8 billion |
| 14 | John Caudwell | $3.3 billion |
| 15 | Najib Mikati | $2.8 billion |
| 16 | Taha Mikati | $2.8 billion |
| 17 | Denis O'Brien | $2.7 billion |
| 18 | Craig McCaw | $2.0 billion |
| 19 | Marcelo Claure | $2.0 billion |
| 20 | Strive Masiyiwa | $1.8 billion |
| 21 | Vladimir Yevtushenkov | $1.7 billion |
| 22 | Kenny Troutt | $1.7 billion |
| 23 | David Teoh | $1.6 billion |
| 24 | Terence (Terry) Matthews | $1.6 billion |
| 25 | Mohammed Ibrahim | $1.3 billion |
Methodology: The list of the richest people, compiled by CEOWORLD magazine, was created using financial information from various reliable sources such as individuals, families, stock exchanges, private databases, and analysts. Net worth figures are based on both exchange rates and stock prices. The value of private companies was determined using financial ratios and other comparisons with comparable publicly traded companies. In some cases, family fortunes were divided. The editors reserve the right to modify the list in the event of new information.
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