Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison co-founded the software company Oracle Corporation in 1977. He served as the organization's chief executive officer for thirty-seven years, concluding his tenure in 2014. Following his time as CEO, he assumed the roles of executive chairman and chief technology officer, positions he continues to hold.

Beyond his work with Oracle, Ellison maintains significant interests in several other industries and assets. He holds a stake in the automotive and clean energy firm Tesla, Inc., valued at over $19 billion. Additionally, he owns a controlling stake in the media conglomerate Paramount Skydance and possesses 98% of the land on the Hawaiian island of Lānaʻi.

Ellison is recognized as one of the world's wealthiest individuals, with a net worth estimated by Forbes to be between $201 and $203 billion as of early 2026. In September 2025, a rise in Oracle's stock price briefly positioned him as the wealthiest person globally. His financial standing consistently places him among the top ten richest people in the world.