The Richest Man in the World

For the second year running, the title of "Richest Man in the World" has been held by Mexican telecommunication tycoon Carlos Slim, who took over from Microsoft Chairman, Bill Gates.

 

Mr. Slim has an estimated wealth of USD74 billion, followed by Mr. Gates with USD56 billion and Mr Warren Buffet of Berkshire Hathaway with USD50 billion.

Mr. Slim holds a BA/BS from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. He is Chairman and CEO of 3 companies, the biggest being Telmex and America Movil.

Mr. Slim was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1940. His father was an immigrant Lebanese Christian from the Middle East. His mother is also a Lebanese immigrant to Mexico.