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Vince McMahon, at the age of 78, boasts an estimated net worth of US$2.8 billion, primarily amassed from his roles as former chairman, CEO, and majority shareholder of WWE. McMahon's influence on wrestling is legendary, transforming it into a global phenomenon. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, aged 51, transcended WWE fame...

In 1930, George W. Jenkins embarked on a journey to establish a grocery store, unknowingly laying the foundation for what would become one of the nation's wealthiest dynasties. Publix Supermarkets, born out of Jenkins' vision, now boasts an estimated net worth of $11.2 billion, a testament to its enduring success....

Revolent Capital Solutions (RCS) has appointed Paul Gargagliano as its new chief financial officer. RCS, founded by Bryson Raver and Josh Kuder, specializes in identifying and financing strategic mergers and acquisitions across diverse industries. With over two decades of leadership experience in public and private accounting, as well as enterprise...

VIP Industries' Board of Directors has named Manish Desai as the company's new Chief Financial Officer, effective from February 14, 2024. Neetu Kashiramka, who currently serves as managing director and CFO, will be re-designated solely as managing director from the same date. Desai brings over 25 years of experience in...

An alien race has secretly descended upon Earth—not to converse or conquer, but to fulfill a simple mission: observe. Armed with hidden cameras, these space voyeurs spend a year watching our comings and goings. They aren’t looking to steal our tech or abduct our greatest minds. They’re here to find...

As of February 13, 2024, Leonid Mikhelson was the wealthiest person in Russia, with an estimated net worth of 29.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Vagit Alekperov (No. 2, $26.5 billion), Vladimir Lisin (No. 3, $26.0 billion); and Gennady Timchenko (No. 4, $25.0 billion). Andrey Melnichenko is the fifth-richest person in Russia, with...

As of February 13, 2024, Li Xiting was the wealthiest person in Singapore, with an estimated net worth of 15.4 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Goh Cheng Liang (No. 2, $13.1 billion), Philip Ng (No. 3, $7.3 billion); and Robert Ng (No. 4, $7.1 billion). Jason Chang is the fifth-richest person in Singapore,...

As of February 13, 2024, Jay Y. Lee was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with an estimated net worth of 11.0 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Hong Ra-hee (No. 2, $5.9 billion), Cho Jung-ho (No. 3, $5.4 billion); and Kwon Hyuk-bin (No. 4, $5.1 billion). Mong-Koo Chung is the fifth-richest...

As of February 13, 2024, Amancio Ortega was the wealthiest person in Spain, with an estimated net worth of 98.8 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Sandra Ortega Mera (No. 2, $8.6 billion), Rafael Del (No. 3, $6.0 billion); and Juan Roig (No. 4, $5.4 billion). Isak Andic is the fifth-richest person in Spain, with a...

As of February 13, 2024, Stefan Persson was the wealthiest person in Sweden, with an estimated net worth of 16.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Melker Schorling (No. 2, $10.7 billion), Antonia Ax:son Johnson (No. 3, $9.9 billion); and Finn Rausing (No. 4, $8.8 billion). Jorn Rausing is the fifth-richest...