Material Boys: Tech CEOs with the Highest Net Worth

Larry Page

CEO of Google

Net worth: $19.8 billion

Google co-founder and CEO Larry Page doesn’t flash his wealth like Ellison, but with a $19.8 billion fortune, he could afford to buy a yacht or two. Google’s stock increased by 18 percent last year, pushing Page’s net worth up by $5.5 billion. Internet search is still Google’s cash cow, but its Android mobile OS has taken the mobile world by storm. Page, an engineer by nature, recently took back the CEO role (a job he had 10 years ago) from the more business-minded Eric Schmidt. All eyes will be on Page to see if he can keep Google dominant.

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Steve Ballmer

CEO of Microsoft

Net worth: $14.5 billion

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, often lampooned for his excitable manner, does produce solid financial results. His net worth increased $3.5 billion during the last year, mostly as a result of selling a boatload of Microsoft shares (allegedly for personal and tax reasons) and Ballmer keeps Microsoft moving on many fronts: Bing, Xbox Kinect, Windows 7. However, Microsoft has lagged behind smartphone and tablet rivals, and Ballmer was punished for that, getting only half his potential 2010 bonus. But as a 31-year Microsoft veteran, Ballmer is the ultimate company man and his loyalty has ensured him gobs of money.

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