Gil Shwed

Gil Shwed

Gil Shwed (#1212)

  • $ 4 B
  • Software
  • Israel
  • M
  • 57 Years

About Me

Gil Shwed, considered the inventor of the modern computer firewall, cofounded Check Point Software Technologies in 1993 with Shlomo Kramer and Marius Nacht. The company went public on the Nasdaq in 1996. Shwed owns about 25% of Check Point's stock and serves as its executive chairman. Check Point, which develops cybersecurity software, counts many of the largest U.S. companies as its clients. Check Point prevented over 3 billion cyber attacks annually and has secured over 100,000 organizations worldwide.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Gil Shwed’s rise and global influence.

  • #954   Billionaires (2026)
  • #85   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Gil Shwed’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $3.6B (May 4, 2026)