Micky Arison facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Micky Arison
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מיקי אריסון | |
![]() Arison in 2006
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Born | Tel Aviv, Israel
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June 29, 1949
Education | University of Miami (dropped out) |
Occupation | Chairman of Carnival Corporation & plc Owner of the Miami Heat |
Spouse(s) | Madeleine Arison |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Ted Arison Mina Wasserman |
Relatives | Arison family |
Awards | 3× NBA champion (as owner) 2006, 2012, 2013 with Heat |
Micky Arison was born on June 29, 1949. He is an Israeli-American businessman. He is known for being the chairman of Carnival Corporation, which is the world's biggest cruise company.
From 1979 to 2013, he was also the main boss, or chief executive officer, of Carnival. Micky Arison also owns the NBA team, the Miami Heat. Under his ownership, the team has won three major championships.
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Early Life and School
Micky Arison was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. His father, Ted Arison, helped start Carnival Corporation. Micky has a sister named Shari Arison and a brother named Kames Arison.
Micky went to the University of Miami. He studied business there. However, he left college early. He decided to start working as a sales person for Carnival Corporation.
Micky Arison's Career
Micky Arison has had a very successful career. He has led a huge cruise company. He also owns a famous basketball team.
Leading Carnival Corporation
Micky Arison took over as CEO of Carnival Corporation in 1979. He helped the company grow a lot. It became the largest cruise operator in the world. He stepped down as CEO in 2013. He still serves as the chairman of the company.
Owning the Miami Heat
Arison became the owner of the Miami Heat basketball team in 1995. He made important decisions for the team. He hired Pat Riley as the coach and later as the team president.
Under Arison's leadership, the Miami Heat won three NBA Championships. They won in 2006, 2012, and 2013. These wins made the team very famous.

Wealth and Success
Micky Arison is a very wealthy person. As of March 2025, his wealth was estimated to be $8.65 billion. In 2024, he was listed among the richest people in the world.
Personal Life
Micky Arison is married to Madeleine Arison. They have two children together. Their son, Nick Arison, is the chief executive officer of the Miami Heat.
Micky Arison owns two large yachts. He uses these yachts as his homes.
Awards and Recognition
Micky Arison has received several honors for his work.
- He is a three-time NBA Champion as the owner of the Miami Heat.
- In 2025, Micky Arison was announced as a new member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. This is a very special honor in basketball. He was recognized for his contributions to the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Micky Arison para niños