Neal Blue & family

Neal Blue & family

Neal Blue & family (#774)

  • $ 6 B
  • Defense
  • United States
  • M
  • 91 Years

About Me

Neal Blue is chairman and CEO of General Atomics, a defense company based in San Diego. The company is best known as the manufacturer of the Predator drone, one of the first drones to fly over Afghanistan after 9/11. The largest private government contractor in the U.S., GA's clients include foreign nations such as Italy, Spain, and the UAE. With his brother Linden, he bought the then nuclear energy company from Chevron for a reported $60 million in 1986. After graduating from Yale, Blue served in the U.S. Air Force as a nuclear weapons custodian.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Neal Blue & family’s rise and global influence.

  • #762   Billionaires (2026)
  • #276   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Neal Blue & family’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.5B (May 4, 2026)