Who Makes How Much: Billionaires

Comments () | Published November 9, 2010

David Rubenstein, $2 billion.
Cofounder with William Conway and David D’Aniello of the Carlyle Group, a private-equity firm, Rubenstein is a major philanthropist and supporter of arts and cultural organizations; he sits on the boards of 30 nonprofits, including the Kennedy Center.

William Conway Jr., $2 billion.
Another cofounder of the Carlyle Group, which manages more than $90 billion, Conway is chairman of the company’s investment committee.

Daniel D’Aniello, $2 billion.
D’Aniello worked at Trans World Airlines, Pepsi, and Marriott before teaming with Rubenstein and Conway in 1987 to start the Carlyle Group. He runs the day-to-day operations.

J. Willard Marriott Jr., $1.55 billion.
The elder son of J.W. Marriott Sr.—who turned his Hot Shoppes root-beer stand into a hotel-and-restaurant chain—Bill Marriott now heads the hotel empire Marriott International. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he serves on many councils and boards.

Richard Marriott, $1.5 billion.
The younger son of the Marriott hotel founder, Richard Marriott oversees the hotel-ownership operation Host Hotels & Resorts, a publicly traded real-estate investment trust. He serves on the Federal City Council, helps run the Marriott Foundation, and is a trustee of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.