Carlos Slim

Mexican business oligarch and philanthropist, founder of Grupo Carso.

Chronology: 1940-01-28 – Present

Origins & Early Life

Carlos Slim Helú (Spanish: [ˈkaɾlos esˈlin eˈlu, - esˈlim -]; born 28 January 1940) is a Mexican business oligarch, investor and philanthropist. From 2010 to 2013, Slim was ranked as the richest person in the world by Forbes business magazine. He derived his fortune from his extensive holdings in a considerable number of Mexican companies through his conglomerate, Grupo Carso. As of September 2026, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranked him as the 16th-richest person in the world, with a net worth of US$123 billion, making him the richest person in Latin America.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Slim's corporate conglomerate spans numerous industries across the Mexican economy, including education, health care, industrial manufacturing, transportation, real estate, mass media, mining, energy, entertainment, technology, retail, sports and financial services. However, the core of his fortune derives from telecommunications, where he owns América Móvil (with operations throughout Latin America) and the Mexican carrier Telcel and Internet service provider Telmex, a state-run-gone-private company which maintained a virtual monopoly for many years after Slim's acquisition. He accounts for 40 per cent of the listings on...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Source: Wikipedia