5 Richest Billionaires in Healthcare Industry

In this article, we discuss the 5 richest billionaires in healthcare industry. To read the detailed analysis of the healthcare industry, go directly to the 25 Richest Billionaires in Healthcare Industry.

5. Ernesto Bertarelli

Net Worth: $11.1 Billion

Ernesto Bertarelli inherited a fortune in the biotechnology firm, Serono. With a net worth of around $11.1 billion, Ernesto Bertarelli ranks fifth among the richest billionaires in the healthcare industry.

4. Li Xiting

Net Worth: $13.7 Billion

Li Xiting along with Xu Hang co-founded Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics. Li Xiting has a net worth of around $13.7 billion.

3. Cyrus Poonawalla

Net Worth: $20.7 Billion

Cyrus Poonawalla ranks third among the richest billionaires in the healthcare industry. In 1966, Poonawalla founded the Serum Institute of India and built it into the world’s largest vaccine maker by doses.

2. Dilip Shanghvi

Net Worth: $25.5 Billion

Dilip Shanghvi is one of the most successful Indian entrepreneurs. Shanghvi borrowed $200 from his father to launch Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NSE:SUNPHARMA) in 1983. The company is one of the most valuable listed pharma firms in India.

1. Thomas Frist Jr 

Net Worth: $26 Billion

Thomas Frist Jr started HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) in 1968 and owns around 20% of the company with his family. Thomas Frist Jr is the richest billionaire in the healthcare industry.

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