The article also covers Demetrio Carceller Arce in Spain expanding Damm brewery internationally, Tanit Chearavanont in Thailand leading CP Axtra's international expansion, and Yiğit Gürocak and Ali Yılmaz in Turkey with their company Obilet, which was acquired by BlaBlaCar. Each profile underscores the individuals' contributions to their respective industries and their impact on global markets, reflecting Forbes' mission of celebrating entrepreneurial capitalism in all its forms.
Key takeaways:
- Chinese billionaires have seen a 26% increase in collective fortunes over 2024, with significant gains for ByteDance cofounder Zhang Yiming and DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng.
- Dean Leitersdorf, cofounder of AI startup Decart, is recognized as a promising figure in Israel's 30 Under 30 list, with the company reaching a valuation of at least $500 million.
- Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is investing in various sectors through his family office, LMDV Capital, while also serving as an executive at EssilorLuxottica.
- Obilet, founded by Yiğit Gürocak and Ali Yılmaz, expanded from digitizing bus ticket purchases to a comprehensive online booking site, leading to an 80% acquisition by BlaBlaCar in 2024.