Elon Musk has reclaimed his position as the world’s richest person, surpassing French business magnate Bernard Arnault.
According to the latest Billionaires tally, Musk’s net worth has soared to a staggering $192 billion, edging Arnault’s $187 billion fortune.
The Tesla Inc. chief executive officer surpassed the luxury tycoon, on Wednesday after shares of Arnault’s LVMH fell 2.6% in Paris.
This setback opened the door for Musk, whose influence as the Twitter chief propelled him back to the number one spot.
For months, these two centibillionaires, a term reserved for those with fortunes exceeding $100 billion, have been engaged in a fierce battle for supremacy.
Arnault, at the helm of the world’s largest luxury brands conglomerate that includes prestigious names like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Celine, and Tag Heuer, seemed unshakable. However, Musk’s relentless pursuits propelled him to regain his crown.
Here is a list of the current wealthiest individuals in the world:
- Elon Musk: $192 billion
- Bernard Arnault: $187 billion
- Jeff Bezos: $144 billion
- Bill Gates: $125 billion
- Larry Ellison: $118 billion
- Steve Ballmer: $114 billion
- Warren Buffet: $112 billion
- Larry Page: $111 billion
- Sergey Brin: $106 billion
- Mark Zuckerberg: $96.5 billion