David Steward is the richest Black man in America.
Forbes has released their annual Forbes 400 list, a definitive ranking of the country’s richest people. Featured individuals had to earn at least $3.3 billion, which was an increase of $400 million from the year prior. In total, the net worths totaled $5.4 trillion, which was a $1 trillion increase from 2023.
Among the listed individuals is Steward, who is tied for No. 84 with a net worth of $11.4 billion. Steward leads World Wide Technology, an IT management company, as the founder and chairman.
He launched the company in 1990 and today it has become a solution provider for over 80 Fortune 100 companies, its website states. Some of its partners include Cisco, NVIDIA, Verizon and the federal government.
“Our expertise in AI, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, automation, digital transformation and more allows us to deliver groundbreaking solutions that redefine businesses, revolutionize industries, transform communities and exceed expectations. We don’t just envision a better future — we create it,” a statement on the company website reads.
