Showing posts with label Top Most 10 Richest People. Show all posts
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Top Ten Richest in India: Net Worth, பணக்கார இந்தியர்கள்

शीर्ष 10 भारतीय धनी वॉर्थ नेट अरबपतियों, ವರ್ತ್ ನೆಟ್ ಟಾಪ್ 10 ಭಾರತೀಯ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಶ್ರೀಮಂತರು ಬಿಲೇನಿಯರ್, ટોચના 10 ભારતીય ધનવાન વર્થ નેટ અબજોપતિઓ,

শীর্ষ 10 ভারতীয় সর্বাপেক্ষা ধনী Billionaires আয়কারী, اوپر 10 بھارتی سب سے زیادہ امیر نیول قیمت Billionaires,

Here is a complete list of Indian billionaires in order of India Rank, Top 10 Indian Richest Billionaires World Rank, Top 10 Indian Richest Billionaires Name, Top 10 Indian Richest Billionaires Net Worth, Top 10 Indian Richest Billionaires Age, Top 10 Indian Richest Billionaires Source.
The number of billionaires in the world is up by 200 from last year to 1,210, with a combined wealth of $4.5 trillion. And, of course, with $1 billion being cool and all,  including Mark Zuckerberg at No. 52. Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and Reliance chairman  were counted among the world's ten richest persons as 50 Indians made it to the Forbes list of World Billionaires 2011.
1.Lakshmi Mittal


1.Lakshmi Mittal
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal born 15 June 1950 is an Indian steel magnate. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaking company. Mittal is the second richest man in Europe and is presently the sixth richest in the world with a personal wealth of US$31.1 billion or £23.8 billion. He is the 44th most powerful person of the 68 most powerful people in the world. One out of 5 cars in the world is made up of the steel materials of his steel empire. His daughter Vanisha Mittal's marriage was the most expensive in the recorded history of the world.
Net Worth $31.1 B
Age: 60
Soures: Steel

2.Mukash Ambani

2. Mukesh Ambani
  
   Dhirubhai Ambani born on 19 April 1957 is an Indian business magnate is the current chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, the largest private sector enterprise in India, a Fortune 500 company, and one of the largest private sector conglomerates in the world. His personal stake in Reliance Industries is 48%. In 2010, he was named among the most powerful people in the world by Forbes in its list of "68 people who matter most" As of 2011, he is the second richest man in Asia and the ninth richest man in the world with a personal wealth of US$27 billion.
Net Worth $27 B
Age: 53
Soures: petrochemicals, oil & gas
3. Azim Premji
3. Azim Premji
Azim Hashim Premji born 24 July 1945 is an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Wipro Limited, a group company that holds Wipro Technologies, India's third largest software development companies. According to Forbes, he is currently the third richest Indian with a personal wealth of US$16.8 billion in 2011. Wipro Limited, which dealt in hydrogenated cooking fats along with consumer products, grew from a company of US $2.5 million to  $6 billion under Premji's leadership. Wipro Technologies, one of its group companies, is one of India's largest software companies and is ranked among the top 100  companies globally.
Net Worth $16.8 B
Age: 65
Soures: Software
4. Shashi & Ravi Ruia
4. Shashi & Ravi Ruia
Shashi and Ravi Ruia Net Worth $15.8 B , among India’s richest men, gives you an insight into who they are and how they got where they are today. In a small town in India, Shashi and Ravi Ruia were born in 1944 and 1949 respectively to Nand Kishore Ruia. The family had been in business since the 1800s, and when their father passed away in 1969, the two sons took over the small family run business, Essar Group.The family origins lay in Rajasthan, but the Ruia brothers’ ancestors relocated to Mumbai during the 19th century and began with their business ventures.
Net Worth $15.8 B
Age: 67
Soures: Diversified
5. Savitri Jindal & family
Savitri Jindal & family
Savitri Jindal  is an Indian steel baroness, the wealthiest woman in India and the world's 56st richest person. She is the non-executive chairperson of Jindal Steel and Power Limited and JSW Steel, and member of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Legislative Assembly MLA. She also served as a Minister of Power in the Government of Haryana until 2010. She became the chairperson after her husband, O. P. Jindal, died in a helicopter crash in 2005.Savitri Jindal is a Forbes billionaire and India’s 6th richest person. Her net worth is US $ 12. billion according to Forbes 2010.She is world’s 44th Richest person (Forbes 2010). Savitri Jindal is a non-executive chair person of JSPL – Jindal Steel and Power Limited.
Net Worth $13.2 B
Age: 60
Soures: Steel
6. Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani was born on June 24, 1962, to Shantilal and Shantaben Adani in a Gujarati Jain family. He had seven siblings. Adani's parents had migrated from the town of Tharad in northern Gujarat in search of livelihood. Adani was born in the Seth ni Pol area located in Ratanpol in Ahmedabad. He set out for Mumbai to make a living with only a few hundred rupees at the age of 18.He studied at the Seth C. N. Vidyalya school in Ahmedabad and later on at Gujarat University. Adani is a University dropout, he studied till his second year for a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.
Net Worth
Net Worth $10 B
Age: 48
Soures: commodities, infrastructure
7. Kumar Birla
Kumar Birla
Kumar Mangalam Birla  is an Indian industrialist and the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, one of the largest conglomerate corporation in India. He is also the Chancellor of the Birla Institute & Science. Kumar Mangalam Birla was born into a Marwari business Birla family from state of Rajasthan. A chartered accountant by profession, Kumar Mangalam Birla earned commerce degree from the HR College, Mumbai, and an MBA in HR from the London Business School, where he is also an Honorary Fellow.
Net Worth $9.2 B
Age: 43
Soures: commodities
8. Anil Ambani
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Anil Ambani born 4 June 1959 is an Indian business baron and chairman of Reliance Anil Ambani Group, one of the largest private conglomerates. Anil's elder brother is also worth more than 29 billion dollars, and owns another company called Reliance Industries. As of 2011 he is the fourth richest Indian with a personal wealth of $8.8 billion, behind  Lakshmi Mittal and Azim Premji. He is a member of the Central Advisory Committee, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. In March 2006, he resigned. He is also the Chairman of Board of Governors of DA-IICT, Gandhinagar.
Net Worth $8.8 B
Age: 51
Soures: Diversified
9. Sunil Mittal & family
Sunil Mittal
Politician's son and former manufacturer of bicycle parts, founded and runs Bharti group with 2 brothers. Flagship Bharti Airtel is India's largest mobile phone operator, with 91 million customers and 24% share of wireless market.  Last May Mittal backed out of deal to take over South Africa's MTN opening door for fellow billionaire Anil Ambani's own unsuccessful bid. His Airtel Digital TV, a direct-to-home digital television service, competes with rival Anil's Reliance BIG TV. Formed a joint venture with WalMart in 2007; their chain of cash-and carry stores, branded BestPrice Modern Wholesale, is expected to open this year. Funding a football (soccer) academy in hopes of sending an Indian to the 2018 World Cup.
Net Worth $8.3 B
Age: 53
Soures: telecom
10. Adi Godrej & family
Adi Godrej & family
The co-founder and CEO of the Godrej Group of companies, Adi Godrej,  was born in April 3, 1942 into a business family. His father’s name was Burjorji Godrej and mother’s name was Jai Godrej. He left India at a very young age when he was just 17 to study Business Management; he obtained both his Bachelor and Master Degree in Management and come back to India to join the family business. He modernized and systematized management structures and implemented process improvement. Adi Godrej took the Godrej Group to a successful economy time.
Net Worth $7.3 B
Age: 68
Soures: Diversified

Monday, September 19, 2011

Top 10 Richest Men in Thailand; Celebrities Pictures, Networth, Profile,


Thailand’s Top 10 Richest people, Rich guys Profile, 10 Rich Celebrities Photos, Top 10 Rich peoples Networth, Industries,

Dhanin Chearavanont

Net Worth: $7 billion

Dhanin Chearavanont

The Chearavanont family is a Thai-Chinese business family based in Bangkok, Thailand, and has ancestral roots from Shantou, China.  According to the List of "Thailand's Richest" by Forbes, Dhanin Chearavanont is Thailand's st richest with a accumulated wealth of US$ 7 Billion, which would place him as one of the worlds 200 richest men.
Age: 71
Industry   True Corporation, a mobile telephone service provider, Internet service provider, and cable television company

2. Chaleo Yoovidhya
Net Worth: $4.2 billion
Chaleo Yoovidhya
Chaleo Yoovidhya born circa 1932 is a Thai businessperson and is listed as the richest person in Thailand, with an estimated net worth of $4 billion. Dietrich Mateschitz joined forces with Yoovidhya in 1982. Red Bull still has the largest share (over 70%) in the energy drinks market and continues to grow as a result of Mateschitz's extraordinary marketing ability. energy drink.
Age: 78
Industry   Red Bull energy drink, TC Pharmaceuticals, Piyavate Hospital



3. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi
Net Worth: $4.15 billionCharoen Sirivadhanabhakdi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son of a Bangkok street vendor of fried mussel pancakes made his fortune selling inexpensive beer and whiskey. Took his ThaiBev company public in 2006 in Singapore after mostly Buddhist protesters stopped the listing on Thailand's stock exchange; may still eventually pursue Thai listing. His popular Chang Beer can be seen on the jerseys of Liverpool's Everton football .
Source:alcohol
Age:66
Country Of Citizenship:Thailand
Residence:Bangkok
Industry:Beverages
Education:NA,
Marital Status:married, 5 children

4. Chirathivat family
Net Worth: $2.9 billionChirathivat family
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clan controls Central Group, with interests in retail, property, hotels. Founded by late Tiang Chirathivat, a poor Chinese immigrant. His descendants, including families of his 3 wives and 25 children, share fortune composed largely of Central Retail.

5. Krit Ratanarak
Net Worth: $1.7 billion
Krit Ratanarak
Chairman, CEO of Bangkok Broadcasting & TV, which has stakes in Bank of Ayudhya and Siam City Cement, both founded by his late father, Chuan. Headed bank until early 2007. Almost half of fortune is his; rest belongs to mother, Sasithorn, under whom fortune was listed last year and who has been transferring shares; sister, Suthida; son, Chachchon; and 4 sisters who live outside of Thailand.
Age: 64

6. Aloke Lohia
Net Worth: $1.25 billion
Aloke Lohia
Share price has more than quadrupled since. Snapped up plants in China, Mexico, Poland and the US so far this year. Resident of Thailand for over two decades, is son of Indian entrepreneur and younger brother of Sri Prakash Lohia, one of Indonesia's richest and also a billionaire.
Age: 52

7. Chamnong Bhirombhakdi
Net Worth: $1.2 billion
Chamnong Bhirombhakdi
Age: 82
Marital Status Married, 3 children
Chairman of Boon Rawd Brewery, founded by his father as nation's first beermaker in 1933; known for Singha beer. Now includes holdings of his 2 brothers and their children. 

8. Thongma Vijitpongpun
Net Worth: $1.15 billion
Thongma Vijitpongpun
Pruksa Real Estate, which he founded, now Thailand's second-largest property developer by market cap after Anant Asavabhokin's (No. 17) Land & Houses. Stock more than doubled since last year, hitting a new high in August on strong sales of low and midrange condos. Projects currently being developed in India, Vietnam, Maldives.
Age: 52
Marital Status
Married, 1 child

9. Vichai Maleenont
Net Worth: $1.11 billion
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Age: 92
BEC World, media group that Vichai cofounded and chairs, suffering from drop in ad sales; stock price down a fourth from last year, but company expecting third-quarter turnaround. Has 23 subsidiaries involved in television and radio broadcasting, Internet. Transferred shares to his children.

10. Isara Vongkusolkit
Net Worth: $1.1 billion
Isara Vongkusolkit
Chairman of Mitr Phol Sugar, Thailand's largest sugar producer; second largest in China; also involved in ethanol, particleboard production, biomass power. He and 6 siblings own business through Mid-Siam Sugar. Brother Chanin is chief executive of coal producer Banpu; brother Vitoon chairs warehousing firm United Standard Terminal.
Age: 62

Friday, September 16, 2011

Hong Kongs Top Most 10 Richest Billionaires; Video, Networth,Career, Soures, Biography

Top 10 Richest Billionaires in Hong Kong Net Worth, Top 10 Richest Billionaires in Hong Kong  Career, Top 10 Richest Billionaires in Hong Kong Soures, Top 10 Richest Billionaires in Hong Kong  Biography

1. Li Ka-shing

Net Worth: $24 billion



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Sir Ka-shing Li,  born July 29, 1928is a wealthy businessman from Hong Kong. He is the richest person of East Asian descent in the world and the eleventh richest person in the world with an estimated wealth of US$26.0 billion on 10 March 2011. Presently, he is the Chairman of Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) and Cheung Kong Holdings; through them, he is the world's largest operator of container terminals and the world's largest health and beauty retailer.

2. Kwok family

Net Worth: $20 billion
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Kwok family $20 billion Walter, who ran family’s property firm SHKP for 18 years before being replaced by his 2 younger brothers, Thomas and Raymond, in 2008, dropped his lawsuit alleging improper dismissal last year and is now a nonexecutive director. Mother, Kwong Siu-hing, is nonexecutive chairman. Firm is finishing construction of Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Center. Opened replica of Noah’s Ark in Hong Kong in May as tourist attraction

3. Lee Shau Kee.

Net Worth: $19.5 billion

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 Lee5 Siu6 Gei1; born January 29, 1928 in Shunde, Guangdong, China is a property developer and majority owner of Henderson Land Development a property conglomerate with interests in properties, hotels, town gas and internet services. He is currently the second wealthiest person in Hong Kong and Greater China Region, just after Li Ka Shing. According to Forbes' list of billionaires as of 2010 Lee is estimated to be worth $18.5 billion, ranking him 22nd among the world's richest people.
4. Cheng Yu-tung
Net Worth: $9 billion
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Cheng Yu-tung Mandarin Pinyin:  born 1925 in Lunjiao, Shunde, Guangdong) is a Hong Kong billionaire with extensive business dealings and real estate interests in Hong Kong and Macau. He owns the privately-held Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, a conglomerate which operates the Sheraton Marina hotel and controls the publicly listed New World group. He also has interests in Shun Tak Holdings, and the Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau, owned by Stanley Ho.
5. Victor & William Fung
Net Worth: $8.6 billion
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Dr Victor Fung Kwok-king sometimes Victor K. Fung born 1945, Hong Kong, GBS 2003, is the Group Chairman of Li & Fung group of companies. He was the Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong - the agency which is responsible for running Hong Kong's Chep Lap Kok International Airport, the Hong Kong University Council and the Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council.
6. Joseph Lau
Net Worth: $6.3 billion
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Joseph Lau  Hung  Born 1951 in Hong Kong with family roots in Chaozhou, Guangdong is a billionaire Hong Kong real estate investor who owns a 61% stake in Chinese Estates Holdings. His fortune is estimated by Forbes at $4.3 billion. In May 2007, Lau was revealed to be among the first seven purchasers of a 787 Dreamliner jet for private use. And on 7 November 2007, he made the top purchase of the evening at a Sotheby's Auction by paying $39.2 million for Paul Gauguin's Te Poipoi, a painting of a Tahitian scene.
7. Michael Kadoorie
Net Worth: $6.1 billion
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The Hon. Sir Michael David Kadoorie, GBS born 1941, Hong Kong is a business executive and philanthropist. As of March 2011, he is the 6th wealthiest person in Hong Kong, with the wealth of his family estimated to be 6.1 billion US dollars according to Forbes' annual list of billionaires.
8. Peter Woo
Net Worth: $5.2 billion
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Peter Woo Kwong Ching GBS, JP MBA  born 1946 is Chairman of Wheelock and Company Limited and The Wharf Holdings Limited.Woo was born in Shanghai, China and moved to Hong Kong in 1949. Woo attended St. Stephen’s College in Hong Kong and went on to attain his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Cincinnati, USA majoring in Physics and Mathematics.
9, Tang Yiu
Net Worth: $4 billion
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Cofounded, runs China's largest women's footwear retailer, Belle International, which bought footwear retailer Mirabell International Holdings for $200 million last year. Tang's partner is mainland tycoon Shen Baijiao. Serves as Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Footwear. Shares fortune with 38-year-old daughter, Tang Ming Wai, the group's executive director, who has a business degree from the University of Texas at Austin.Tang Yiu Net Worth: $4 billion,
10. Chee Chen Tung
Net Worth: $3.9 billion
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Tung Chee-chen, b. circa 1942 is a Hong Kong businessman and entrepreneur. He is a member of the Hong Kong Port Development Board. Tung's ancestral hometown is Ningbo of Zhejiang Province. Tung is the second son of international shipping tycoon Tung Chao Yung, and the young brother of Tung Chee Hwa, the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Top Most 10 Richest Billionaires in Pakistan Videos, Networth, Photos, Biography

Top 10 Richest Billionaires in Pakistan Networth, Top 10 Richest Billionaires in PakistanSoures, Top 10 Richest Billionaires in Pakistan Biography, Top 10 Richest Billionaires in PakistanImages
1. Mian Muhammad Mansha

Net worth $2.5 billion

Mian Muhammad Mansha  is a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur who is officially the richest man in Pakistan.Born in Lahore to a wealthy Chiniot family, his privileged upbringing allowed him to enjoy an early business education at an elite university. He formally joined the family business after completing his studies in London.

 

 

Mian Muhammad Mansha

At the top position we have Mian Muhammad Mansha Yaha who has the worth of $2.5 billion and he is a Businessman. He has around 40 companies on board and owns Muslim Commercial Bank. He is still on the move but according to his friends he doesn’t show off.

2. Asif Ali Zardari

Net worth $1.8 billion

Asif Ali Zardari born 26 July 1955 is the 11th and current President of Pakistan and the Co-Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party. Zardari is the widower of Benazir Bhutto, who twice served as Prime Minister of Pakistan. When his wife was assassinated in December 2007, he became the leader of the PPP. He successfully led the PPP through general elections in 2008 and led a coalition that forced Pervez Musharraf's resignation

 

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Asif Ali Zardari is at number 2, that’s the most interesting thing I noticed I thought he will be at the first number but anyway, 2nd number isn’t that far, he is a politician and has the worth of $1.8 billion. He was the husband of our Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and now our President. His assets hold hundred of million dollars, he has 8 prime properties in UK, he also has multi-million dollars mansion in USA, huge stakes in sugar mills all over the Pakistan.

3.Sir Anwar Pervaiz

Net worth $1.5 Billion

Sir Anwar Pervaiz

Third is Sir Anwar Pervaiz, he has the worth of $1.5 Billion and he is a businessman. He is the Chairman of Bestway Group which was started in 1976 and now they own 50 cash and carry’s. Anwar Pervaiz and his partners sheer have brought them outstanding levels internationally.

4. Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif

Net worth $1.4 billion

Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif are at the 4th number and have the worth of $1.4 billion. They are Politicians and Businessmen. While he was out in Saudi Arabia he got commissions from foreign estates for construction in Pakistan.

5. Saddaruddin Hashwani

Net worth $1.1 billion

Saddaruddin Hashwani

Saddaruddin Hashwani he has the worth of $1.1 billion. This man has invested billions in mines, minerals, hotels, insurance, batteries, tobacco, construction, engineering and IT.

6. Nasir Schon

Net worth $1 billion

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Nasir Schon and family he has the worth of $1 billion and is a businessman. He is head of Scon Group.

7. Abdul Razzaq Yakoub

Net worth $1 billion

Mr Yaqoob іѕ a prominent Pakistani expatriate businessman based іn Dubai . Hе іѕ thе president ARY group $1.5Billion turnover аnԁ World Memon Organization (WMO). Hе іѕ one οf Pakistan ‘s bіɡɡеѕt media barons controlling around 7 channels. Besides thіѕ hе hаѕ a hυɡе property holdings іn Karachi , Islamabad аnԁ Dubai amounting to over $200m.

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Abdul Razzaq Yakoub and family have the worth of $1 billion and he is a businessman. He is the president of ARY group.

8. Rafiq Habib and Rasheed Habib

Net worth 720 million dollars

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Rafiq Habib and Rasheed Habib are at the 8th position having worth of 720 million dollars. He is also a businessman. These guys don’t show off but it is said that they own 100 companies throughout the world. Their financial strength can be seen when they gave a cheque of Rs. 80 Million to the penniless government of Pakistan in 1948.

9. Mr. Farooqui

Net worth $400 million

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Mr. Farooqui having the worth of $400 million has been the Sindh Minister for local bodies.

10. Mr. Imran

Net worth 250 million dollars. Mr. Imran

Imran is a businessman who has kept his surname secret for business purpose has the worth of 250 million dollars, his residence in Islamabad is the most luxurious place which has a private Gym, Tennis court and a Swimming Pool

Friday, September 9, 2011

Top Most 10 Richest Black Americans Net Worth, Source of Wealth, Bio Graphy

The Wealthiest Black Americans

1.Oprah Winfrey

Net worth: $2.7 billion, Source of wealth: Harpo Productions, Age: 55.The Oprah brand continues to hold its value despite the recession, as viewers tune in for money-saving tips, celebrity interviews and relationship advice. Rural Mississippi native worked the television news circuit in Nashville, Tenn., and Baltimore, Md. Transformed faltering Chicago morning program into popular talk show. Launched nationally in 1986; now airs in 144 countries, brings in 44 million U.S. viewers each week. Her Harpo Productions helped create the Dr. Phil shows; Dr. Ozshow due out this fall. Media matriarch planning to launch Oprah Winfrey Network early next year. Foundation recently donated to schools in Newark, N.J., and Atlanta.

2.Tiger Woods

Net worth: $600 million, Source of wealth:  endorsements, Age: 33. prodigy showed off his putting skills on The Mike Douglas Show at age 2, has dominated the links ever since. Left two years at age 20 in 1996 to turn pro. Has since won 66 PGA tournaments, including 14 major championships. Now hunting record of 18 major career wins. Named PGA Player of the Year nine times. Total career winnings: $84 million. Intensely marketable; annual on-course winnings represent less than 15% of his income. Lucrative sponsorship contracts from Nike, Gatorade, Gillette, Accenture, others earn him at least $100 million each year. Returned to competitive in February after rehabbing knee injury for eight months. Dramatically won the  Invitational by one shot a few weeks later. Rare comment in 1995 on his ethnic background: "The various media have portrayed me as African-American and Asian. I am both."

3. Robert Johnsen

Net worth: $550 million, Source of wealth: BET, investments, Age: 63.Former billionaire's fortune has fallen from peak as recession hammered media and hotel markets. Founded cable channel Black Television in 1979 with $15,000 of his own money and a $500,000 investment by cable king John Malone's Tele-Communications Inc. Became the first African-American billionaire in 2000 by selling BET to for $3 billion in stock and assumed debt. Former wife and BET co-founder, Sheila Johnson, took big chunk of fortune in 2002 divorce. Shares of down 50% since last May, off 70%. Formed RLJ Companies: hotels, casino games, banks, Pledged to raise $30 million investment fund for Liberia; opening of $8 million Kendeja Resort slated for early summer.

4. Michael Jordon

Net worth: $525 million, Source of wealth: Basketball, Nike, endorsements, Age: 46

Arguably the greatest basketball player ever. Led the  to six world championships during the 1990s. Left basketball for stint as a minor league baseball player after third championship in 1993; returned to the Bulls two years later. Retired again 1999; took ownership stake and executive job with the Returned to the court in 2001; signed 2-year contract with Wizards. Total points scored: 32,292, ranking him third all-time. Released Air Jordan basketball sneaker with Nike in 1984. The Jordan brand brings in hundreds of millions of dollars each year in sales for Nike; royalty checks from that provide the bulk of former star's income today. Other lucrative deals throughout career: Gatorade, Hanes, Upper Deck. Owns stake in  runs basketball operations. Son Jeffrey plays basketball at the University of Illinois, younger son Marcus recently signed letter of commitment to play for University of Central Florida next fall.




5.Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jr.
Net worth: $500 million, Source of wealth: Restaurants, real estate, investments.Age:49.Grew up in Lansing, Mich., with nine brothers and sisters. Father worked at plant; mother was school custodian. Played at Michigan State; won national championship in 1979 in one of many legendary matchups against to five world championships; 13-year career in  included three MVP awards, All-Star games, a gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Retired from  after announcing he had contracted HIV, became an entrepreneur. Introduced well-known brands to ethnically diverse neighborhoods via Magic Johnson Enterprises. Today has partnerships with  24 Hour Fitness, T.G.I. Fridays, AMC Theatres. Also invests in urban real estate and companies catering to America's underserved markets via his Canyon-Johnson and Yucaipa-Johnson funds. Has awarded more than $1.1 million to community-based organizations that focus on HIV/AIDS education and prevention.

6.William Henry Cosby, Jr.
Net worth: $450 million, Source of wealth:,Age:71.Legendary comedian born in Philadelphia. Left high school in 10th grade; finished via correspondence course while in the Navy. Broke a long-standing racial barrier when he was cast as an equal to a white actor on NBC's "I Spy" in the 1960s; role as Alexander Scott garnered him three Emmy Awards. Left TV for stand-up comedy. Returned to the small screen 1984; launched on NBC, propelling the network to first place. Iconic show about an upper-middle-class black family living in New York has made him hundreds of millions in pay and syndication dollars. Best-selling book Fatherhoodsold 4 million copies. Today spends time doing stand-up With wife, Camille, donated $20 million in 1988 to Spelman College in Atlanta. Continues to support education, various social service and civil rights organizations. Jazz enthusiast also built collection of 400 works of African-American art dating from the 18th through the 20th century. Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002 in recognition of his contributions to American culture. Net worth probably higher.

7.Sheila Johnson
Net worth: $400 million, Source of wealth: BET, investments, Age: 60
Doctor's daughter and violinist co-founded Black Television with former husband  couple met in college at University of Illinois. Duo sold network to  for $3 billion in stock and assumed debt; split fortune in divorce in 2002 after 33-year marriage. Today she is chief executive of Salamander LLC, which controls a portfolio of luxury resorts. Through investment in Lincoln Holdings, owns stake in NHL's and WNBA's Washington Mystics. Johnson is the Mystics' president and managing partner.

8.R. Donahue Peebles
Net worth: $350 million, Source of wealth: Real estate, Age: 49
Grandson of a hotel doorman. Owns one of the country's largest African-American real estate development companies; Peebles Corporation's portfolio includes hotels, apartments and office space in Miami Beach and Washington, D.C. "Don" left Rutgers University in 1979 to become a real estate agent in the District of Columbia. Worked on Capitol Hill as a page and an intern for congressmen John Conyers and Ron Dellums while attending Capitol Page School. Today owns 13 acres of prime Las Vegas land behind Steve Wynn's Encore casino; slated for redevelopment. Also owns pricey land in Southern California. Authored two books, The Peebles Principlesand The Peebles Path to Real Estate Wealth.

9.Berry Gordy, Jr.
Net worth: $325 million, Source of wealth: Motown, Jobete, Age: 79
Music pioneer put away his boxing gloves for songwriting at age 20. Borrowed $800 from parents to build his own record label. Created Motown Records in Detroit. Wrote hit songs ("Lonely Teardrops," "I'll be Satisfied"), managed talent (Jackson 5, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder). Known for running Motown's record production like an assembly line, emulating Detroit's Big Three car companies; fought numerous lawsuits brought by recording artists and songwriters alleging unpaid royalties throughout career. Sold Motown Records in 1988 for $61 million; later sold Jobete Music Corp. in installments to EMI Music Publishing for more than $300 million combined. Hit movie said to be loosely based on Motown; Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks issued an apology to Gordy in 2007 for any confusion the fictional story might have caused regarding Motown's legacy.

10.Quintin Primo III
Net worth: $300 million, Source of wealth: Real estate,  Age: 55
Minister's son grew up in Chicago. Played keyboard, trumpet in college jam band. Harvard University MBA 1979. First finance gig in Citicorp's real estate lending division. Founded Capri Capital in 1992 with childhood friend Daryl Carter. Early successes extending mezzanine loans to small borrowers that larger firms didn't bother to serve. Today portfolio dominated by apartment complexes but projects are diverse: three years ago paid $136 million for Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza shopping mall in southern Los Angeles. Carter left in 2007, Primo stayed on as chairman and chief executive. Assets under management are now $4.3 billion. Announced $2 billion Saudi venture last June; will build hotels, office towers, condos in one of King Abdullah's anointed "economic zones." Also plans to invest $1 billion in distressed assets, half-built construction projects in U.S. with financing from U.S. Treasury.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Top Most 10 Richest Womens Athletes of the World 2011


1.Marea Sharapova

Sports :Tennis
Net worth : $ 24.5 million
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2.Serena William
Sports :Tennis
Net worth : $ 20.2 million
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3. Venus William
Sports :Tennis
Net worth : $ 15.4 million
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04: Danica Patrick
Sports :Racing
Net worth : $ 12 million
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05: Kim Yu-Na
Sports :Figure skating
Net worth : $ 9.7 million
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06: Annika Sorenstam
Sports :  Net worth : $ 8 million
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07: Ana Ivanovic
Sports :Tennis
Net worth : $ 7.2 million
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08: Jelena Jankovic
Sports :Tennis
Net worth : $ 5.3 million
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9. Paula Cramer

Net worth : $ 5.2 million
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10. Lorena Ochoa


Net worth : $ 5 million
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