Michael Krasny

Michael Krasny

Michael Krasny (#2927)

Global Rank #2927
Country Rank #885
Country United States

Michael Krasny is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 1 B
  • Retail
  • United States
  • M
  • 72 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,927
Country Rank #885
Net Worth $1.3B
Previous Worth $1.3B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Retail
Age 72 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Highland Park, Illinois
Citizenship United States

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 72
Source Of Wealth Retail, Self Made
Residence Highland Park, Illinois
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 1
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.3B
Current Net Worth $1.3B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Michael Krasny founded Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW) in 1984 as an online store for IT products. In 2007, he sold the company to Madison Dearborn Partners for $7.3 billion and has maintained a low profile ever since. Krasny is an active donor to Jewish causes and medical research through his Circle of Service Foundation.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Michael Krasny.

#2858
Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

In March 2017, Krasny reportedly paid $4.35 million for a condominium on the 50th floor of Park Tower in Chicago.

Krasny was a 28-year-old, unemployed college grad when he, after placing a $3 ad for his IBM personal computer on the paper, came up with the idea for CDW.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Michael Krasny's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $1.3B (May 4, 2026)