John Malone

John Malone

John Malone (#296)

  • $ 11 B
  • Cable television
  • United States
  • M
  • 85 Years

About Me

Nicknamed the Cable Cowboy, John Malone is known for his penchant for media deals and complicated corporate structures. From the 1970s to the 1990s, Malone built up cable TV firm TCI as right hand man to founder Bob Magness (d. 1996). Malone became the CEO of TCI in 1973 at 29 years old, then sold the firm to AT&T for more than $50 billion in 1999. His Liberty Media closed a $4.4 billion acquisition of auto-racing league Formula 1 in January 2017. Malone retired from the board of telecom giant Charter Communications in 2018 and in 2025 stepped down from the board of Warner Bros.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #284   Billionaires (2026)
  • #107   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #16   Richest U.S. Sports Team Owners (2024)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $11.1B (May 4, 2026)