George Kaiser

George Kaiser

George Kaiser (#175)

Those who have won the ovarian lottery by being born in an advanced society to loving parents have a special obligation to help restore the American Dream.

  • $ 16 B
  • Oil & gas, banking
  • United States
  • M
  • 83 Years

About Me

George Kaiser took over his family's Kaiser-Francis Oil Company in the 1960s. Kaiser bought the Bank of Oklahoma in 1991 for $60 million; he owns about 59% of the publicly-traded bank. He also owns 76% of publicly traded LNG firm Excelerate Energy as well as stakes in publicly traded fintech firm Alkami and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the late 1930s, Kaiser's parents fled Nazi Germany and settled in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1940. He was the first American citizen in his family. Kaiser has paid out more than $2 billion from his George Kaiser Family Foundation, which focuses on early childhood education and economic development.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #177   Billionaires (2026)
  • #73   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $16.1B (May 4, 2026)