Carlos Slim Helú

Carlos Slim's business acumen and strategic investments have earned him the title of one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, with a strong influence not only in Mexico but also internationally through his philanthropic efforts and investments in diverse sectors. Slim began his career in the 1960s by acquiring a stake in a bottling company and eventually expanding into various industries, including construction, mining, real estate, and healthcare. His most significant success came through Grupo Carso, the conglomerate he founded, which includes America Movil, one of the largest mobile network operators in Latin America.

Real estate and Mexico go hand-in-hand, and Carlos used it to his benefit.

• Carlos Slim Helú was born on January 28, 1940, in Mexico City, Mexico.
• He was born into a prominent Lebanese-Mexican family of Maronite Catholic descent.
• Studied Civil Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) but dropped out to pursue business opportunities.
• Started investing in real estate early in his career, leveraging family business connections.
• Began investing in Mexican companies and the stock market during the 1960s economic downturn.
• Diversified investments into construction, mining, manufacturing, and later telecommunications.
• Faced economic challenges in Mexico during the 1980s but adapted his business strategy to capitalize on opportunities in privatization and deregulation.

Carlos Slim was very much influenced by his first wife when it came to family life and paying back to society. A quintessential family man.

• Carlos Slim Helú is married to Soumaya Domit Gemayel, who passed away in 1999. She was an important influence on his life and philanthropic efforts.

• He has 6 children: Carlos, Marco Antonio, Patrick Slim Domit, Johanna, Vanessa, and Soumaya Slim Domit.

• Slim maintains a close relationship with his children, who are involved in various aspects of his business empire and philanthropic initiatives.

• The Slim family is actively involved in charitable activities through the Carlos Slim Foundation, focusing on healthcare, education, and cultural programs in Mexico and other countries.