Larry Ellison
Fondateur chez ORACLE CORPORATION
Fortune : 212 Mrd $ au 30/11/2024
Profil
Lawrence (Larry) Ellison est le fondateur de la société de logiciels « Oracle Corporation » qui emploie aujourd'hui plus de 40000 personnes dans le monde, avec un chiffre d'affaires annuel de 9,5 milliards de dollars. Ellison, qui possède 26% de parts dans Oracle, est l'homme le plus riche de Californie et cinquième fortune mondiale dans le classement Forbes 2011.
En 1966, Ellison s'installe à Berkeley, en Californie. Il occupe différents postes dans l'informatique, principalement à la sauvegarde de données. Ellison continue à travailler avec des ordinateurs et s'initie à la programmation sur des machines IBM. C'est chez Ampex, une des nombreuses sociétés où il fait escale qu'Ellison rencontre Robert Miner et Edward Oates, avec qui il crée Oracle. Ensemble, ils se voient confier une mission d'envergure, concevoir la base de données de la CIA.
En 1977, persuadés que les bases de données peuvent être perfectionnées, les trois complices additionnent leurs talents pour tenter de créer la base de donnée idéale, celle qui peu afficher une capacité de stockage et une rapidité de fonctionnement supérieures à toutes les autres. Il fonde la société Software Development Laboratories qui devient deux ans plus tard RSI (Relational Software, Inc).
En 1982, l'entreprise emploie plusieurs dizaines de personnes réalisant un chiffre d'affaires de 2,4 millions de dollars. Grâce au marketing agressif mené par Ellison, ce chiffre est doublé chaque année avec une pointe à 55 millions de dollars quatre plus tard. En 1983 RSI devient Oracle corporation.
En 1986, Oracle fait ses débuts à Wall Street à l'ombre du géant Microsoft. La base de données conçue par Oracle séduit un nombre grandissant de clients comme des centrales de réservations, des chaines de magasins et des gros industriels en quête d'un outil de gestion performant.
Dans les années quatre-vingt dix, Oracle progresse tellement vite qu'elle est quasiment hors de contrôle. Ellison ayant peu d'expérience dans la gestion de ce niveau là s'attire les foudres de la SEC, l'autorité de régulation des marchés américaine, qui lui reproche de déclarer des recettes fictives et le contraint à ne comptabiliser que ce qui a été réellement encaissé. Acculé, Ellison se résout à faire appel à un directeur financier rompu à la gestion de la haute finance.
En 1997, Ellison élargit son champs d'action dans les logiciels d'application comme les logiciels de facturation et les outils bureautiques.
En 2003,Oracle lance une offre hostile sur son principal rival PeopleSoft, dirigé par Craig Conway, un ancien d'Oracle mais le département de la Justice donne un avis défavorable. En janvier 2004, Ellison démissionne de la présidence d'Oracle mais reste chef de la direction de l'entreprise. Il détient aujourd'hui 1,3 milliards d'actions dans l'entreprise.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORACLE CORPORATION
41,35% | 16/09/2024 | 1 145 732 353 ( 41,35% ) | 212 Mrd $ | 30/11/2024 |
Dernières actualités sur Larry Ellison
Postes actifs de Larry Ellison
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| ORACLE CORPORATION | Fondateur | 16/06/1977 |
| CERNER CORPORATION | Président | - |
Tako Ventures LLC
 Tako Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tako Ventures LLC (Tako Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Lawrence Investments LLC founded in 1996 by Lawrence Joseph Ellison. The firm is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. | Fondateur | 01/01/1996 |
Knowledge Universe, Inc.
 Knowledge Universe, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Knowledge Universe, Inc. provides online information and consulting services. It invests in companies such as internet-oriented education, day care & childhood learning, and B2B companies. The company has offices in Menlo Park and Los Angeles. Knowledge Universe was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Inc.
 The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Inc. operates as a charity for the protection of endangered mountain gorillas. The company was founded by Dian Fossey in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
The Lawrence Ellison Foundation
 The Lawrence Ellison Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Lawrence Ellison Foundation is a philanthropic organization that provides support to businesses and organizations that aim to make a positive impact on the world. The foundation's focus is on supporting initiatives that promote positive change. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 11/01/2018 |
Anciens postes connus de Larry Ellison
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
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| TESLA, INC. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 04/08/2022 |
Retek, Inc.
 Retek, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Retek, Inc. provides end-to-end solution covers all areas of the retail cycle, from understanding the marketplace and consumers, to planning, producing and designing, buying, moving, and selling, through to supporting the retail organization. These retail-specific solutions are available as packaged software, as electronic services or via an ASP model, depending upon the needs of the retailer. It is located in Minneapolis, MN. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 10/08/2007 |
Hyperion Solutions Corp.
 Hyperion Solutions Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Hyperion Solutions Corp. provided business performance management software solutions that enable companies to translate strategies into plans to improve financial and operational performance. It also provided customers with solutions that include analysis and reporting tools, a business intelligence (BI) platform, packaged and tailored applications, and related services. The company was founded in 1981 and was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 20/04/2007 |
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 3 |
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| ORACLE CORPORATION | Technology Services |
| TESLA, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| APPLE INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Entreprise privées | 11 |
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Retek, Inc.
Retek, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Retek, Inc. provides end-to-end solution covers all areas of the retail cycle, from understanding the marketplace and consumers, to planning, producing and designing, buying, moving, and selling, through to supporting the retail organization. These retail-specific solutions are available as packaged software, as electronic services or via an ASP model, depending upon the needs of the retailer. It is located in Minneapolis, MN. | Technology Services |
Stellent, Inc.
 Stellent, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Stellent, Inc. is a provider of content management software solutions that enable fast implementations and generate quick, broad user adoption. The company was founded by Vern Hanzlik in 1989 and is headquartered in Saint-Beuzire, France. | Technology Services |
Hyperion Solutions Corp.
Hyperion Solutions Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Hyperion Solutions Corp. provided business performance management software solutions that enable companies to translate strategies into plans to improve financial and operational performance. It also provided customers with solutions that include analysis and reporting tools, a business intelligence (BI) platform, packaged and tailored applications, and related services. The company was founded in 1981 and was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
NetSuite, Inc.
 NetSuite, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NetSuite, Inc. engages in the provision of cloud-based supply chain management solutions to help companies analyze demand, allocate resources, and schedule production. It also offers accounting, customer relationship management, professional services automation, human capital management, and ecommerce. The company was founded by Evan M. Goldberg and Lawrence Joseph Ellison in October 1998 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Tako Ventures LLC
Tako Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tako Ventures LLC (Tako Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Lawrence Investments LLC founded in 1996 by Lawrence Joseph Ellison. The firm is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. | Finance |
Knowledge Universe, Inc.
Knowledge Universe, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Knowledge Universe, Inc. provides online information and consulting services. It invests in companies such as internet-oriented education, day care & childhood learning, and B2B companies. The company has offices in Menlo Park and Los Angeles. Knowledge Universe was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA | Technology Services |
Theranos, Inc.
 Theranos, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Theranos, Inc. develops bio monitoring and clinical laboratory test services. It operates as a consumer health care technology company. The firm provides lab services through its network of Theranos Wellness Centers. The company was founded by Elizabeth A. Holmes in 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Health Services |
Oracle Systems Corp.
 Oracle Systems Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Oracle Corp., Oracle Systems Corp. develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and provides database and middleware software as well as applications software. The company is based in Redwood City, CA. The company was founded by Robert Nimrod Miner, Edward A. Oates, Lawrence Joseph Ellison. | Technology Services |
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Inc.
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Inc. operates as a charity for the protection of endangered mountain gorillas. The company was founded by Dian Fossey in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
The Lawrence Ellison Foundation
The Lawrence Ellison Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Lawrence Ellison Foundation is a philanthropic organization that provides support to businesses and organizations that aim to make a positive impact on the world. The foundation's focus is on supporting initiatives that promote positive change. | Commercial Services |
Cerner Corp.
 Cerner Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cerner Corp. engages in the business of supplying healthcare information technology solutions and services. The company was founded by Neal L. Patterson, Clifford W. Illig, and Paul N. Gorup in 1979 and is headquartered in North Kansas, MO. | Technology Services |
