John Sall

John Sall

John Sall (#636)

We live in the age of big data, and most of this data is stored in databases. Making it easy to get this data into an analysis helps turn "big data" into "big statistics."

  • $ 7 B
  • Software
  • United States
  • M
  • 78 Years

About Me

John Sall cofounded statistical software firm SAS with James Goodnight in 1976. The two partners met at North Carolina State, where Sall was studying graduate-level statistics and Goodnight was pursuing his Ph.D. SAS saw more than $3 billion in revenue in 2024 and has more than 83,000 customers, including banks, government agencies and insurance companies. SAS offers employees generous workplace perks, including an on-site health care center, pharmacy and daycare services. Sall and his wife, Ginger, have given nearly $280 million to their Sall Family Foundation, which invests in the environment, public health and science.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #684   Billionaires (2026)
  • #192   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #56   Richest In Tech (2017)

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $6.5B (May 4, 2026)