Steven Rales

Steven Rales

Steven Rales (#519)

  • $ 7 B
  • Manufacturing, investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 75 Years

About Me

Steven Rales and his brother Mitchell acquired a REIT in 1983 and merged it into their firm Danaher, named after a Montana creek. Focused on tax avoidance and cash flow, they acquired more than three dozen companies and turned Danaher into a diversified firm. Rales serves as chairman of the board at Danaher, which had around $24 billion in sales in 2024. In 2021, he and his brother each transferred Danaher shares worth more than $1.5 billion to their charitable foundations. In 2023, Rales purchased an additional 15% stake in the NBA's Indiana Pacers; he now owns 20% of the franchise.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #430   Billionaires (2026)
  • #168   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $7.4B (May 4, 2026)