When was Elon Musk born?

Elon Musk was born on 28 June 1971 in Pretoria.

What positions has Elon Musk held?

Positions held by Elon Musk include: Senior Advisor to the President of the United States (2025–2025); chief executive officer (2022–2023); co-president (since July 2016); chief executive officer (since October 2008); chairperson (2008–2018).

Where did Elon Musk study?

Elon Musk was educated at Smith School of Business, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Pretoria Boys High School.

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Elon Musk

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American businessman (born 1971)

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Elon Reeve Musk is an industrialist, technologist, and former public official who is the chief executive officer (CEO) and largest shareholder of Tesla and SpaceX. Musk has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2025, and became the only trillionaire in June 2026; as of October 2026, Forbes estimates his net worth to be $1.1 trillion.

Quick facts

Born: 28 June 1971 wd
Place of birth: Pretoria wd
Citizenship: South Africa, Canada wd
Occupation: programmer, engineer, entrepreneur, investor, politician, civil servant wd
Political party: America Party wd
Education: Smith School of Business, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Pretoria Boys High School, Waterkloof House Preparatory School, Queen's University, Stanford University, Bryanston High School wd
Spouse: Justine Musk, Talulah Riley, Talulah Riley wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

Senior Advisor to the President of the United States (20 January 2025 – 30 May 2025 · BS 6 Magh 2081 – 16 Jestha 2082)
chief executive officer (28 October 2022 – 5 June 2023 · BS 11 Kartik 2079 – 22 Jestha 2080)
co-president (since July 2016)
chief executive officer (since October 2008)
chairperson (2008–2018)
chief executive officer (since 2002)

Awards wd

Fellow of the Royal Society (2018)
Gold Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society (2012)
Time Person of the Year (2021)
Time 100 (2021)
Financial Times Person of the Year (2021)
John Fritz Medal (2021)
NSS Wernher Von Braun Memorial Award (2009)
Great Immigrants Award (2010)
Axel Springer Award (2020)
Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication (2019)
Edison Awards (2014)
Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization (2011)
Living Legends of Aviation (2010)
Order of Defence Merit (2022)
Member of the National Academy of Engineering (2022)

In the news All news →

Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck6 November 2026
Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 20276 November 2026
After US$474m gamble flops, what happens now to Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?5 November 2026
Elon Musk’s business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue5 November 2026
After Texas' blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX?4 November 2026

Questions

When was Elon Musk born?: Elon Musk was born on 28 June 1971 in Pretoria.
What positions has Elon Musk held?: Positions held by Elon Musk include: Senior Advisor to the President of the United States (2025–2025); chief executive officer (2022–2023); co-president (since July 2016); chief executive officer (since October 2008); chairperson (2008–2018).
Where did Elon Musk study?: Elon Musk was educated at Smith School of Business, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Pretoria Boys High School.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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