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Micky Arison
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Arison in 2006
Born (1949-06-29) June 29, 1949 (age 75)
Tel Aviv, Israel
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.

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.

Shaquille O'Neal, Pat Riley and Micky Arison at the White House
Arison (bottom right) with the Miami Heat team at the White House in 2006.

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)
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