Tomasz Biernacki from Dino Polska on the list of the richest people in the world

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Tomasz Biernacki, the proprietor of the Dino supermarket chain, holds the 453rd position in the global Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with an estimated wealth of $7.3 billion. He is the sole Pole featured in this list, which showcases the 500 wealthiest individuals worldwide. The rankings are continuously updated, with Elon Musk leading the list.

The billionaire’s profile on the Bloomberg website indicates that Tomasz Biernacki is the founder and chairman of the supervisory board of Dino Polska, a grocery store chain operating in Poland.

Biernacki is the force behind the Dino supermarket chain Shutterstock

Tomasz Biernacki among the wealthiest

„The enterprise, based in Krotoszyn, boasts over 2,600 outlets across Poland. The publicly traded group operates mid-sized supermarkets in regional cities,” the report states.

„The company recorded revenues of PLN 29.3 billion (USD 7.4 billion) in 2024,” it continued.

Biernacki’s wealth is estimated at USD 7.3 billion, equivalent to PLN 27.5 billion.

The current price of Dino Polska shares hovers around PLN 540.

Who are the wealthiest individuals globally? Top three

Elon Musk holds the top position among the wealthiest individuals worldwide, with a fortune estimated at $387 billion.

„Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla, the most valuable automotive company in the world. Based in Austin, Texas, the company specializes in electric vehicles and solar panels for homes. Musk also leads SpaceX, the rocket manufacturer selected by NASA to supply the International Space Station, and owns the AI and social media firm xAI,” reveals the billionaire’s profile.

Musk announced on Wednesday via the X platform that he is resigning from the US administration, where he served as one of Trump’s senior advisors and the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The Associated Press (AP) highlighted that this concludes a chaotic period marked by significant layoffs and a major overhaul of governmental agencies. Despite Musk’s numerous initiatives, their outcomes have been less impactful than anticipated.

Elon Musk PAP/EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL

Second place is held by Mark Zuckerberg, whose wealth is valued at USD 228 billion.

„Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, the entity behind Facebook, the largest social media platform globally. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company recorded revenues of $164.5 billion in 2024 and serves over 3 billion daily users. Its initial public offering (IPO) in 2012 was the largest stock market debut in the tech sector at that time,” Bloomberg outlines.

Mark Zuckerberg Bonnie Cash/EPA/PAP

Jeff Bezos ranks third with a fortune of $227 billion.

„Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon, the largest online retailer in the world. The Seattle-based company offers electronics, household goods, and various products through its primary website. Additionally, it owns the Whole Foods grocery chain and provides cloud and streaming services. Amazon generated revenues of $638 billion in 2024,” reads Bezos’s biography.

Jeff Bezos ROBERT PERRY/PAP

The wealthiest individuals globally – list

1. Elon Musk – USD 387 billion 2. Mark Zuckerberg – USD 228 billion 3. Jeff Bezos – USD 227 billion 4. Larry Ellison – USD 189 billion 5. Bill Gates – USD 174 billion 6. Steve Ballmer – USD 159 billion 7. Warren Buffett – USD 158 billion>

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