David Teoh

David Teoh (#1715)

Global Rank #1715

Country Rank #29

Country Australia

David Teoh is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 2 B
Telecom
Australia
M
70 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,715

Country Rank #29

Net Worth $2.4B

Previous Worth $2.4B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country Australia

Industry Telecom

Age 70 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Sydney, Australia

Citizenship Australia

World Billionaires List Australia Billionaires Telecom

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 70

Source Of Wealth Telecom, Self Made

Residence Sydney, Australia

Citizenship Australia

Marital Status Married

Children 4

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $2.4B

Current Net Worth $2.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

David Teoh is the founder of Australia's TPG Telecom. He emigrated from Malaysia in 1986. A series of smart acquisitions transformed the company from a computer retailer into a major internet service provider in Australia. Teoh's listed internet service provider TPG merged with Vodafone Hutchison Australia in 2020 and was relisted as TPG Telecom. He resigned as executive chairman in 2021. His Simba Telecom (formerly TPG Singapore) is looking to buy Singapore telecoms outfit M1 In a $1.1 billion deal, pending regulatory approval.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to David Teoh.

#1755

Billionaires (2026)

#30

Australia's 50 Richest (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Famously publicity-shy, Teoh managed to avoid all media photographers until one staked out his Sydney home for three days in 2015.

His wife Vicky and their four sons have launched more than a dozen startups. They've also started a property investment company.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $2.4B (May 4, 2026)