Three Jacksonville business leaders join Shad Khan on Forbes billionaire list

Jacksonville’s business community has reason to celebrate. Three other billionaires are also in Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s company on the Forbes billionaires list.

Wayne Weaver, who sold the Jacksonville Jaguars to Khan, along with Fidelity National Financial Inc. Chairman Bill Foley and Fanatics Inc. CEO Michael Rubin are all included on Forbes’ ranking of 2,640 billionaires that was published on April 4, 2023.

Khan with $12.1 billion holds the title of world’s 144th wealthiest person.

Rubin ranked at 151st, with $11.4 billion.

Foley placed 1,804th with $1.6 billion and Weaver was 2,259th with $1.2 billion.

Their inclusion in the Forbes list underscores the strength of Jacksonville’s business community and Khan’s role in it. Khan has been a driving force in the city’s economic growth and development.

The news is especially exciting for Jacksonville residents who take pride in their city and its local businesses. Seeing local leaders recognized on a global stage is a source of inspiration and motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders in the area.