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As of February 16, 2024, Gianluigi Aponte was the wealthiest person in Switzerland, with an estimated net worth of 29.1  billion U.S. dollars, followed by Rafaela Aponte-Diamant(No. 2, $29.1 billion), Ernesto Bertarelli (No. 3, $9.5 billion); and Ivan Glasenberg (No. 4, $8.0 billion). Guillaume Pousaz is the fifth-richest person in Switzerland,...

If the iron was always hot, you could hit it whenever and however you wanted. The massive and ongoing growth of the subscription industry is not a new story. From 2015 to 2019, the subscription economy had already grown by over 300%. Today, over 68% of U.S. adults use a...

As of November 22, 2024, TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED is the most valuable company in Asia, with a market cap of $804 billion. Following it are TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED ($480 billion) and INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED ($280 billion). Which one is the most valuable in Asia...

As of February 13, 2024, Warren Buffett has a net worth of US$130.4 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the finance and investments industry. Michael Bloomberg follows in second place with $96.3 billion, while Stephen Schwarzman ranks third with $38.6 billion, and Ken Griffin comes in fourth with $37.3...

As of February 13, 2024, Bernard Arnault has a net worth of US$221.2 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the fashion and retail industry. Amancio Ortega follows in second place with $99.0 billion, while Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ranks third with $94.0 billion, and Jim Walton comes in fourth with...

As of February 13, 2024, Leonid Mikhelson has a net worth of US$29.0 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the energy industry. Low Tuck Kwong follows in second place with $27.6 billion, while Vagit Alekperov ranks third with $26.5 billion, and Harold Hamm comes in fourth with $25.2 billion....

As of February 13, 2024, Diane Hendricks has a net worth of US$22.6 billion, making her the wealthiest person in the construction and engineering industry. Nassef Sawiris follows in second place with $8.6 billion, while Anthony Bamford ranks third with $6.9 billion, and Thomas Schmidheiny comes in fourth with $6.4...

As of February 13, 2024, Elon Musk has a net worth of US$198.5 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the automotive industry. Stefan Quandt follows in second place with $25.2 billion, while Susanne Klatten ranks third with $24.0 billion, and Robin Zeng comes in fourth with $23.6 billion. The...

Direct Line Insurance Group Plc (Direct Line Group or DLG) has officially confirmed the commencement date for Adam Winslow, its incoming chief executive officer. In a filing with the London Stock Exchange, the insurer disclosed that Winslow will assume the CEO role on March 1, 2024. Furthermore, his appointment to...

Amidst a significant overhaul led by its new owner, crypto exchange Bullish, CoinDesk bids farewell to its longstanding CEO, Kevin Worth. Stepping into Worth's shoes is Sara Stratoberdha, formerly spearheading business development at Bullish. A spokesperson for CoinDesk assures that despite the transition, the company's journalistic autonomy and integrity will...