Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison (#6)

When people start telling you that you're crazy, you just might be on to the most important innovation in your life.

  • $ 197 B
  • Oracle
  • United States
  • M
  • 81 Years

About Me

Larry Ellison is chairman, chief technology officer and cofounder of software giant Oracle, of which he owns roughly 40%. Ellison gave up the Oracle CEO role in 2014 after 37 years at the helm. In September 2025, he became the second person ever worth more than $400 billion, thanks to an AI-driven boom in Oracle's stock price. In 2020, Ellison moved permanently to the Hawaiian island Lanai, which he bought nearly all of in 2012 for $300 million. Ellison sat on Tesla's board from 2018 to 2022. He owned 45 million split-adjusted shares before stepping down as a director. Ellison also owns nearly 50% of media giant Paramount Skydance, which formed after the nearly $28 billion (enterprise value) merger of Paramount and his son David's Skydance in August 2025.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #2   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #4   Billionaires (2025)
  •   The Richest Person In Every State (2023)
  • #4   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $197.0B (January 31, 2026)