Michael Dell

Michael Dell

Michael Dell (#11)

I'm guilty of doing too much, and I'm guilty of not seeing mistakes coming. What I'm not guilty of is making the same mistake twice.

  • $ 142 B
  • Dell Technologies
  • United States
  • M
  • 61 Years

About Me

Michael Dell is chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, which formed in 2016 via Dell's $60 billion merger with computer storage giant EMC. In late 2018 Dell Technologies returned to public markets through a complicated financial restructuring. Dell's cloud software arm, VMware, spun off in 2021; Microchip firm Broadcom bought it in 2023 for $69 billion, 39% of which went to Dell. Much of Dell's fortune lies in his private investment firm DFO Management, which has stakes in hotels and invests in liquid corporate credit. In 2023, Dell gifted over $3 billion worth of cash and stock to his foundation, which focuses on child poverty, and his donor-advised fund.
About Images

Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #10   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #17   Billionaires (2025)
  • #59   Powerful People (2018)
  • #10   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $142.1B (February 5, 2026)