Mohammed Ibrahim

• Founder, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Age: 67
• Source of Wealth: communications, self-made
• Residence: London, United Kingdom
• Country of Citizenship: United Kingdom
• Marital Status: Married
• Children: 2

Profile

 Sudanese-British billionaire made his money on Celtel, one of the first mobile phone companies in Africa that serves 23 countries across the continent and in the Middle East. He sold it in 2005 for $3.4 billion and pocketed $1.4 billion. He's now trying to change corrupt leadership in the region through the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which gives a lifetime award of $5 million over 10 years to retired African heads of state who have left their countries materially better off and more transparent. This October, for the second consecutive year the panel did not give out a prize; it was the fourth time in its seven-year history.