Micky Arison
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Micky Arison (Template:Langx; born June 29, 1949) is an Israeli-American billionaire businessman and chairman of Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise operator. From 1979 until 2013, he was also the company's chief executive officer. Arison is also the owner of the NBA's Miami Heat, which under his ownership has won three NBA Championships.[1]
Early life and education
Arison was born on June 29, 1949, in Tel Aviv, Israel, the son of Ted Arison, co-founder of Carnival Corporation. His sister is Shari Arison. He also has a brother, Kames Arison.
Arison attended the University of Miami School of Business at the University of Miami but left school to become a sales representative for Carnival Corporation.[2]
Career
Miami Heat
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Compensation and wealth
In 2009, he earned $7,201,110, which included a base salary of $880,000, a cash bonus of $2,206,116, stocks granted of $3,618,481, and other compensation totaling $496,513.[4]
As of March 2025, Arison's wealth was calculated at $8.65 billion.[5]
In 2024, he was ranked at #137 on the Forbes 400 list of wealthiest individuals.[5]
Personal life
Arison is married to Madeleine Arison, and they have two children.[6][7] Their son Nick Arison is chief executive officer of the Miami Heat.[8]
Arison owns two 200-foot (61 m) yachts which he uses as homes.
In January, 2025, Arison sold his condo residence in Bal Harbour, Florida for $5.8 million, or $1,134 per square foot.[9]
Awards and honors
- Three-time NBA Champion (as owner of the Miami Heat)[10]
- Arison has been announced as a 2025 inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor.[11]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Micky Arison, Miami Heat Owner, Steps Down As CEO Of Carnival Corporation". The Huffington Post. June 25, 2013.
- ^ Micky Arison biography at Forbes
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Directory: Micky Arison". NBA.com. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
- ^ 2009 CEO Compensation for Micky Arison Script error: No such module "webarchive"., Equilar
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Micky Arison". Forbes. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation". Foundation Directory Online. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Micky Arison". Forbes. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Nick Arison takes over as CEO of Miami Heat". USA Today. July 22, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Billionaire Arison family sells waterfront Bal Harbour condo". Yahoo Life. January 2, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Heat owner Micky Arison misses Game 7 vs. Celtics due to health-and-safety protocols - Miami Herald.com
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Nine Inductees for the Class of 2025" (Press release). Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. April 5, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
External links
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