The Richest People on the Earth for 2017

 Valued at $47.9 billion, American businessman, political donor and philanthropist Charles Koch is the fifth richest person in the world. He is co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries, famous also for its mention in an popular American TV show The Newsroom. He owns 42% of the shares of the conglomerate.

7. Charles Koch – Koch Industries, net worth: 47.9 billion