Bernard Arnault has regained his position as the richest man in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and others, according to the latest Forbes rich list.
Bernard Arnault briefly lost the top spot after a $3 billion decrease in his net worth, but quickly bounced back by earning $460 million in less than 24 hours.
Born on March 5, 1949, Arnault is the founder and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, a global luxury goods company known for its strategic acquisitions.
Arnault, known as “The Terminator” for his aggressive business tactics, is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the arts and culture sector, such as the Louis Vuitton Foundation.
See the full list of Forbes Real Time Billionaire Index:
Bernard Arnault — $231.5bn
Jeff Bezos — $196.3bn
Elon Musk — $193.7bn
Mark Zuckerberg — $178.0bn
Larry Ellison — $158.7bn
Warren Buffett — $136.5bn
Bill Gates — $131.7bn
Steve Ballmer — $126.6bn
Larry Page — $123.3bn
Sergey Brin— $118.6bn
