The 2025 Forbes Global 2000

For the 23rd annual Global 2000 list, the editorial team broadened the scope by introducing eight new country-specific rankings. To lead the package visually, we commissioned a custom illustration from South Korean artist Jisu Choi, whose bold, modern style anchors the project and underscores the list’s international reach.

Each of the new regional lists features striking full-bleed photography of major cities—from Toronto to Tokyo—bringing a sense of scale and power to the expanded coverage. The creative direction ensured that each list felt distinct while maintaining a cohesive visual identity.

Check out the lists:

CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Senior Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Senior Designer: Philip Smith
Editorial Design: Yunjia Yuan and Cecilia Runxi Zhang
Photo Research: Amanda Whitlock
Illustration: Jisu Choi for Forbes 

Jisu Choi for Forbes 

Forbes 2025 World’s Billionaires List

I’m excited to announce the launch of our 2025 World’s Billionaires List! Forbes has been scanning the globe for billionaires since 1987. We found 140 of them that first year. It took two decades for their numbers to swell beyond 1,000. Then there were 2,000 in 2017. Now, eight years later, another milestone: 3,028 entrepreneurs, investors and heirs make up this year’s ranking, 247 more than a year ago. Not only are there more of them, but they’re richer than ever, worth $16.1 trillion in total—up nearly $2 trillion over 2024.

Check out the full list: Forbes 2025 World’s Billionaires List

CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Director of Photography: Robyn Selman
Senior Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Art Director, Editorial Operations: Charles Brucaliere
Senior Designer: Philip Smith
Editorial Design: Yunjia Yuan, Cecilia Runxi Zhang, Emily Scherer
Photo Research: Gail Toivanen, Jackie Mermea
Illustration: Neil Jamieson for Forbes 

Illustrations by Neil Jamieson for Forbes 

UFC’s ultimate broligarch, Dana White, on the cover of Forbes

UFC’s ultimate broligarch, Dana White, sounds off on why he’ll always be in Donald Trump’s corner, his passion for high-stakes risk-taking and how he’s already building America’s next great combat sport.

CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Photographer: Ethan Pines for Forbes
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann

Behind The Scenes

It’s always fun to share behind the scenes moments from shoots. This one took place in the UFC headquarters in Las Vegas. While scouting the space, we loved the idea of photographing Mr. White against a photo backdrop of an actual bloody mat after a UFC match. This is why shooting on location can be so fun, you get to be creative in an unknown space on the spot. The pressure is on!

2nd Shot: Photo Director, Robyn Selman, and I watching the shots come in on the laptop.

3rd Shot: We photographed Mr. White in his private viewing room where he often reviews fights.

The UFC headquarters, Las Vegas

Forbes America's Top Colleges 2024

Forbes’ annual list showcases 500 schools that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt.

Check out the full list: Forbes America’s Top Colleges 2024

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Senior Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Senior Designer: Philip Smith
Designer: Yunjia Yuan

Illustration by Yuki Uebo for Forbes

2024 Forbes Global 2000

The Forbes Global 2000 list ranks the largest companies in the world using four metrics: sales, profits, assets and market value. As a group, the companies on the list account for $51.7 trillion in sales, $4.5 trillion in profits, $238 trillion in assets and $88 trillion in market value, and 61 different countries are represented.

Check out the full list: Forbes Global 2000

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Senior Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Senior Designer: Philip Smith

Illustration by Lucia Pham for Forbes

New ForbesLife cover featuring Emma Chamberlin

The 22-year-old YouTube sensation earned an estimated $20 million last year while building her eponymous coffee brand. Meet the creator who’s full of beans.

Read More: What’s Brewing With Emma Chamberlain

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Senior Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann
Photographer: Jamel Toppin for Forbes

Congratulations to Dr. Katalin Kariko, 2023 Nobel Prize winner!

Dr. Katalin Kariko and Dr. Drew Weissman were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their role in pioneering the technology to develop mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccines. “Through their groundbreaking findings, which have fundamentally changed our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system, the laureates contributed to the unprecedented rate of vaccine development during one of the greatest threats to human health in modern times,” the awarding committee said. Read more

It was an honor to photograph Dr. Kariko for the inaugural Forbes 50 Over 50 list in 2021.

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Research: Gail Toivanen
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann
Photographer: Rebecca Miller
Floral Design: Emily Thompson Flowers

Dr. Katalin Karikó | Photo by Rebecca Miller for Forbes

The Forbes team photographed Dr. Kariko outside in her backyard during the pandemic.

Exclusive: Mark Zuckerberg On Meta’s Two Big Risky Bets—And Getting Punched In The Face

As social media’s poster boy approaches 40, he’s having his Bill Gates moment: mellowing (a bit), maturing (a bit more) and upending his company with staggering confidence. It’s a big bet on the future of daily human life—and his legacy.

Read More: Cover Story

CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Photographer: Guerin Blask

Photo by Guerin Blask for Forbes

Mark Zuckerberg | Photo by Guerin Blask for Forbes

How Top Creator Khaby Lame Became TikTok’s Most Popular Influencer

In just three years, Khaby Lame, with more than 160 million fans, has become the most popular tiktoker in the world—without speaking a single word. Brands are now clamoring to pay the quiet comedian a fortune for a piece of his social media magic.

Read More: How Top Creator Khaby Lame Became TikTok’s Most Popular Influencer

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Research: Gail Toivanen
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann
Photographer: Devin Yalkin

2023 Forbes Top Creators - List Launch!

Creators. Influencers. Streamers. Vloggers. Whatever you call them, these powerful social media personalities are calling the shots in entertainment and advertising. This year, the 50 honorees on our second annual Forbes Top Creator list harnessed their combined 2.6 billion followers to haul in an estimated $700 million in earnings.

Check out the full list: Forbes Top Creators 2023

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Research: Gail Toivanen
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann
Photographer: Devin Yalkin

Amouranth | Photo by Devin Yalkin for Forbes

Khaby Lame | Photo by Devin Yalkin for Forbes

Oliva Dunne | Photo by Devin Yalkin for Forbes

Drea Okeke | Photo by Devin Yalkin for Forbes

Rhett and Link | Photo by Devin Yalkin for Forbes

Druski | Photo by Devin Yalkin for Forbes

Photo by Devin Yalkin for Forbes

The Inaugural Forbes 30 Under 30 Locals List

Our inaugural 30 Under 30 Local List features the top entrepreneurs, activists and creatives in the vibrant innovation hubs of Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, Seattle and Toronto. A decade ago, Forbes launched the 30 Under 30 franchise–the definitive list spotlighting the must-know young people changing the world. Now, we’re taking it local. These 371 total innovators have collectively raised more than $1.4 billion in funding. Some 41% self-identify as people of color, 38% are women and 24% are immigrants. Meet the 30 Under 30 Local Class of 2023.

Check out the full list: Forbes Under 30 Locals 2023

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Research: Gail Toivanen
Illustrator: Jordan Carter

U30 Local: Cleveland, Leopoldo Peña

U30 Locals: Boston, Pooja Ika

U30 Locals: Toronto, Inara Lalani

50 Over 50: 2023

Age can be your superpower. Just ask any of the entrepreneurs, investors, inventors and artists on our third annual 50 Over 50 list. Some, like Patti LaBelle or Caryn Seidman-Becker, are self-made founders of brands used by millions; others, like astronaut Peggy Whitson, are breaking records while forging scientific discoveries; still others, like library leader Tracie D. Hall, are fighting to protect our basic rights. All of them—200 in total, spread across four categories—are changing the world.

Check out the full list: Forbes 50 Over 50: 2023

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Research: Gail Toivanen
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann
Photographers: Celeste Sloman and Jamel Toppin

Jamie Lee Curtis | Photo by Celeste Sloman For Forbes

Patti LaBelle | Photo by Jamel Toppin For Forbes

Mika Brzezinski | Photo by Jamel Toppin For Forbes

2022 Webby Award Winners

We won big this year at the Webby Awards.

WINNER: The 2022 Forbes World’s Billionaire List won both The Webby Award & The People's Choice Webby in the category of Best Business Blog/Website
HONOREE: The Forbes 400: The Richest People in America in the category Websites and Mobile Sites - Best Visual Design - Aesthetic
HONOREE: Forbes 30 Under 30: Class of 2022; Websites and Mobile Sites - Best Visual Design - Aesthetic

Thanks to everyone who voted and congrats to the team, so proud!

Webby Award Announcement

Beaches And Billionaires: Inside DJ Kygo’s Quest To Become The Gen-Z Jimmy Buffett

Not content just being a musical artist, the Norwegian DJ and 30 Under 30 alumnus has raised millions to build the Margaritaville of dance music—with a little help from the chief Parrot Head himself.

Read More: Daily Cover Story

CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Photographer: Tim Tadder
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann

Kygo | Photo by Tim Tadder for Forbes

Kygo | Photo by Tim Tadder for Forbes

2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 List Launch

It’s live! Forbes 30 Under 30 2023! Meet the young leaders and entrepreneurs on our 12th annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list who provide plenty of reason to believe that tomorrow will be brighter than today.

Check out the full package: Forbes Under 30 2023

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Art Directors: Fernando Capeto and Charles Brucaliere
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Research: Merrilee Barton, Gail Toivanen
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann
Photographer: Tim Tadder and Ethan Pines

Hailey Bieber | Photo by Tim Tadder for Forbes

Mr. Beast | Photo by Ethan Pines for Forbes

Hailey Bieber | Photo by Tim Tadder for Forbes

Ayo Edebiri | Photo by Tim Tadder for Forbes

Benito Skinner | Photo by Tim Tadder for Forbes

2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Cover: Megan Thee Stallion

Excited to share our lead 30 Under 30 cover and story featuring the one and only, Megan Thee Stallion! She has made history as the first black woman to grace a Forbes Under 30 Cover!

Check out the story on Forbes: Megan Thee Millions: Rapper Reaps Record Riches

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Art Directors: Fernando Capeto and Charles Brucaliere
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann
Photographer: Ramona Rosales

Photo by Ramona Rosales for Forbes

Megan Thee Stallion for Forbes

Photo by Ramona Rosales for Forbes

Photo by Ramona Rosales for Forbes

2022 Forbes 50 Over 50

Success has no age limit. The women—entrepreneurs, investors, creators, entertainers—on our second annual 50 Over 50 prove that every day. Some, like Diane Hendricks or Judy Faulkner, are billionaire founders of large companies; others, like Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, are breaking barriers; still others are focused on the next generation like Success Academy founder Eva Moskowitz. All of them—200 in total, spread across four categories—are amazing.

View the full list: Forbes 50 Over 50

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Research: Merrilee Barton, Gail Toivanen
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann
Photographers: Rebecca Miller and Gabriela Hasbun
Custom Backdrop Paintings: Sarah Oliphant

Kris Jenner, Personality, Entrepreneur | Photo by Rebecca Miller For Forbes

Hoda Kotb, Co-anchor, TODAY Show | Photo by Rebecca Miller For Forbes

Bobbi Brown, Founder, Jones Road Cosmetics | Photo by Rebecca Miller For Forbes

Theresia Gouw, Founding Partner, Acrew Capital | Photo by Gabriela Hasbun For Forbes

The Inaugural Forbes Top Creators List

Our inaugural Forbes Top Creators list is live and showcases the 50 social superstars leveraging a combined 1.9 billion followers across social networks to earn $570 million in 2021. To build our first-ever Top Creators list, Forbes reporters—with help and insight from creator agency, Influential—judged thousands of influencers (folks who launched their careers on social media) on three critical metrics: earnings, clout, and entrepreneurship. The end result: 50 unlikely celebrities charting the future of entertainment, and advertising.

Check out the full package: Forbes Top Creators 2022

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Photo Director: Robyn Selman
Art Directors: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Photo Research: Merrilee Barton and Gail Toivanen
Photo Production: Peter Schnaitmann and Janet Baus
Photographer: Guerin Blask

Elsa Majimbo

Aimee Song

Lynja

Lynja

2021 American Illustration Winners

Very excited to share our illustrations of Issa Rae and Al Fanrington which were both 2021 American Illustration winners. Working with Brooklyn based illustrator, Adrian Brandon, the Forbes’ Design Team created a series of portraits for the For(bes) The Culture 50 Champions list. The 50 Champions are models of business excellence in their own various industries who also uplift Black and Brown communities through their crafts and philanthropic efforts.

See the full list: For(bes) The Culture 50 Champions

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Director: Alicia Hallett-Chan
Art Director: Fernando Capeto
Designer: Philip Smith
Illustrator: Adrian Brandon