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Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison is an American businessman and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Oracle Corporation.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Larry Ellison is an American businessman and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Oracle Corporation. He is also one of the world’s wealthiest people, with a net worth estimated at about US$201–203 billion in early 2026.

What it is

Larry Ellison co-founded Oracle Corporation in 1977 (originally Software Development Laboratories) and built it into a major enterprise software company. He served as Oracle’s CEO from 1977 to 2014 and now holds the roles of executive chairman and chief technology officer.

Why it matters

Ellison’s leadership helped Oracle become a dominant force in database and cloud software. His personal wealth, driven largely by his Oracle stake, has made him a prominent figure in technology and finance. He briefly ranked as the world’s richest person in September 2025 after Oracle’s share price rose.

Key details

Born August 17, 1944, in New York City, Ellison is 81 years old as of 2026. His net worth, per Forbes, is about US$201–203 billion. Beyond Oracle, he has major investments in Tesla, land on Lānaʻi, and media through Paramount Skydance.

In short

  • Co-founded Oracle in 1977 and led it as CEO for 37 years.
  • Now serves as Oracle’s executive chairman and chief technology officer.
  • Net worth estimated at US$201–203 billion in early 2026.
  • Briefly the world’s richest person in September 2025.

Quick questions

Who is Larry Ellison?
Larry Ellison is an American businessman and entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Oracle Corporation.
What is Larry Ellison's net worth?
Forbes estimated his net worth at about US$201–203 billion in early 2026.
Is Larry Ellison still CEO of Oracle?
No. He stepped down as CEO in 2014 and now serves as Oracle’s executive chairman and chief technology officer.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Ellison
    Supports: Birth date, Oracle co-founding, CEO tenure, current roles, and early 2026 net worth estimate.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/money/Larry-Ellison
    Supports: Biography, Oracle co-founding, CEO tenure, and current executive roles.
  3. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/profile/larry-ellison/
    Supports: Net worth estimate and Oracle ownership/leadership details.
  4. Oracle — https://www.oracle.com/corporate/executives/larry-ellison/
    Supports: Executive title, founding role, and CEO service dates.
  5. Bloomberg — https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/lawrence-j-ellison/
    Supports: Largest shareholder status and business holdings.