Carlos Slim
Carlos Slim is a Mexican businessman who has recently been named the second richest man in the world by Forbes. Slim is estimated to be worth roughly $60 billion, which is second to investor
Warren Buffett who has a reported net worth of $62 billion, and beat out
Bill Gates who held the number one spot for 13 straight years. Slim controls three telecommunication companies: Telefonos de Mexico (Telmex), Telcel and America Movil. At this point he no longer runs the day-to-day operations, leaving the responsibility to his three sons.
Fast Facts:
- Born: January 28, 1940 in Mexico City
- Was the youngest of six children
- Spouse: Soumaya Domit (died of a kidney aliment)
- Was on the board or Altria (previously Philip Morris)
- Owns a majority share of CompUSA
- Owns 3% of Apple Computers stock
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