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Beginning his career at Wall Street firm Salomon Brothers in the mid- 1960s , Michael Bloomberg co-founded global financial information

and media company Bloomberg LP , which now houses over 19,000 employees in over 170 locations worldwide .

Accumulating a net worth of $ 50bn , he has become one of the most iconic faces within the media industry , he previously held the position as New York Mayor for three consecutive terms .

Retaining an 88 % stake in the business , Bloomberg remains increasingly influential regarding his views on a number of issues , such as environmental issues , sustainable development and gun control , and has looked at the possibility take his philanthropic efforts to the next level , providing $ 702mn towards a number of causes in 2017 . Recent reports have also highlighted that he is actively considering a campaign for President as a Democrat in 2020 . www . bloomberg . com

NOVEMBER 2018