Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook’s parent company Meta, has become the world’s second-richest person for the first time, according to reports on Thursday, October 3rd.
This milestone places him ahead of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, driven by the rising value of Meta’s shares.
Zuckerberg’s net worth reached an impressive $206.2 billion, surpassing Bezos by $1.1 billion.
His ambitious investment in the metaverse, which initially faced skepticism, has proven profitable in recent months.
Despite this leap, Zuckerberg remains nearly $50 billion behind Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The surge in Meta’s stock has been pivotal in this achievement, signaling a renewed confidence in the company’s long-term vision.
