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Micky Arison
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Arison in 2006
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| Born | June 29, 1949 Tel Aviv, Israel
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| 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 |
Micky Arison, born on June 29, 1949, is a very successful businessman. He is the chairman of Carnival Corporation, the biggest cruise company in the world. He also owns the NBA's Miami Heat, a famous basketball team. Under his leadership, the Miami Heat have won three NBA Championships.
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Early Life and Education
Micky Arison was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 29, 1949. 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 for business. However, he left college early to work for Carnival Corporation. He started as a sales representative.
Career Highlights
Micky Arison has had a long and successful career. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Carnival Corporation from 1979 to 2013. Now, he is the chairman of the company.
Owning the Miami Heat
Arison became the owner of the Miami Heat basketball team in 1995. He hired Pat Riley to lead the team. Under Arison's ownership, the Miami Heat have won three NBA championships. These wins happened in 2006, 2012, and 2013.
Wealth and Success
Micky Arison is a very wealthy person. In 2011, Forbes magazine estimated his wealth to be $7 billion. This made him one of 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 currently the chief executive officer of the Miami Heat.
Micky Arison lives in Bal Harbour, Florida.
Awards and Honors
- Three-time NBA Champion (as owner of the Miami Heat)
