Arthur Blank

Arthur Blank

Arthur Blank (#327)

If someone is out in the desert walking around, they're going to be thirsty. You just have to ask them what they want to drink.

  • $ 10 B
  • Home Depot
  • United States
  • M
  • 83 Years

About Me

Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus cofounded Home Depot in 1978 after being fired from their jobs at a regional hardware store. Blank retired as Home Depot's co-chairman in 2001 and bought the NFL's Atlanta Falcons for $545 million in 2002 (his stake's now worth $2.5 billion). He brought pro soccer to Atlanta with his Major League Soccer team Atlanta United FC, which started playing in March 2017. In August 2017, both of Blanks' teams moved into their new $1.5 billion home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which hosted the 2019 Super Bowl. In 2012, he signed the Giving Pledge and committed to give more than half of his wealth away.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Arthur Blank’s rise and global influence.

  • #25   World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2026)
  • #289   Billionaires (2026)
  • #105   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #16   Richest U.S. Sports Team Owners (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Arthur Blank’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $10.2B (May 4, 2026)