Mohammed Ibrahim

Mohammed Ibrahim (#2985)

Global Rank #2985

Country Rank #48

Country United Kingdom

Mohammed Ibrahim is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 1 B
Communications
United Kingdom
M
80 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,985

Country Rank #48

Net Worth $1.3B

Previous Worth $1.3B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United Kingdom

Industry Communications

Age 80 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence London, United Kingdom

Citizenship United Kingdom

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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 80

Source Of Wealth Communications, Self Made

Residence London, United Kingdom

Citizenship United Kingdom

Marital Status Married

Children 2

Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Alexandria; Master, University of Bradford; Ph.D, University of Birmingham

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

Mohammed "Mo" Ibrahim founded Celtel International in 1998, one of the first mobile phone companies serving Africa and the Middle East. He sold Celtel to Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Company for $3.4 billion in 2005 and pocketed $1.4 billion. Since then, he's focused on fighting corrupt leadership in Africa through the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, directed by his daughter, Hadeel. Ibrahim also chairs the board of Satya Capital, a private equity fund that invests in African businesses, education and healthcare.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Mohammed Ibrahim.

#2858

Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Ibrahim's foundation has awarded the Ibrahim Prize, $5 million plus $200,000 annually for the rest of a laureate's life, to presidents of seven African countries.

He was born in Sudan.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Period Change Worth Movement

Current Net Worth: $1.3B (May 4, 2026)