Ernest Garcia III

Ernest Garcia III

Ernest Garcia III (#276)

  • $ 12 B
  • Used cars
  • United States
  • M
  • 44 Years

About Me

Ernest Garcia III is the cofounder and CEO of Carvana, an ecommerce platform for buying and selling used cars. Garcia launched Carvana in 2012 as a subsidiary of DriveTime, a traditional used car business that operates 149 dealerships in 29 states. Garcia started Carvana as a way to sell used cars directly instead of relying on middlemen; the company also offers financing services. In 2017, Carvana spun out of Drivetime in an IPO that raised $225 million. Garcia's father, Ernest Garcia II, owns and runs DriveTime. He helped fund the initial development of Carvana and remains its largest shareholder.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Ernest Garcia III’s rise and global influence.

  • #323   Billionaires (2026)
  • #105   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $11.5B (May 4, 2026)