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The 15 Richest CEOs In The World

Max NisenMar 4, 2013, 19:54 IST

ReutersToday, Forbes is out with its annual ranking of the world's richest people. Many on the list inherited their fortunes, live off of investments, or are content to sit on large stakes of companies they don't really participate in.

These are 15 people that despite already having dynastic wealth, have chosen to keep leading their companies. All of the people listed here run publicly traded companies, because the leadership functions at private companies vary.