Jeff Bezos' wealth at record $172 billion, ex-wife MacKenzie now second richest woman

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos’ net worth has shot through roof amid coronavirus pandemic, taking fortune to $172 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Bezos has t only been able to hold on to top spot, but also crossed his previous high of $167.7 billion recorded in September 2018.

Earlier in October 2019, Forbes h listed Jeff Bezos on top of 400 wealthiest Americans, ahe of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. He was able to maintain his position even after parting 19.7 million shares of Amazon (4 per cent holding which was valued at $38 billion) to MacKenzie as a divorce settlement.

Shares of e-commerce company surged 4.4 per cent to a record $2,878.70 on July 1, boosting his gains for year 2020 by $56.7 billion. While several sectors are reeling due to coronavirus pandemic, e-commerce has registered an impressive growth after movement restrictions imposed around world.

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Ex-wife second richest

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie has become second richest woman in world with a net worth of $56.9 billion, currently holding 12th position in Bloomberg’s ranking. former couple finalised ir divorce settlement in July which paved for MacKenzie to get $38.3 billion which n took her to 22nd place on Bloomberg Billionaire Index. But she decided to donate half of her alimony amount to investor Warren Buffett’s philanthropic campaign ‘ Giving Pledge’. 

“My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful. It will take time and effort and care. But I won’t wait. And I will keep at it until safe is empty,” wrote MacKenzie in an open letter recently,” wrote MacKenzie in an open letter.

According to current index, Bezos is followed by Bill Gates, principal founder of Microsoft Corporation, with a net worth of $114 billion. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds third position with $90.2 billion net worth. 

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