Hawaii’s unique mix of luxury real estate, tourism, legacy wealth, and land trusts has attracted both local and mainland billionaires. The state’s richest individuals play key roles in hospitality, investment, energy, and environmental conservation, with deep influence over Hawaii’s economic and cultural direction.
Here are the Top 10 Richest People in Hawaii in 2025, based on verified public records, Forbes estimates, land disclosures, and business analysis.
1. Pierre Omidyar – $11.4 Billion
Source of Wealth: eBay
Residence: Honolulu / Maui, HI
Founder of eBay, Omidyar is Hawaii’s wealthiest resident. He invests heavily in media, renewable energy, and social impact startups. Through his Omidyar Network, he’s a leading force in climate action and tech for good from his Hawaiian base.
2. Larry Ellison – $139 Billion (partial Hawaiian resident)
Source of Wealth: Oracle
Residence: Lanai, HI
Ellison owns 98% of Lanai, Hawaii’s sixth-largest island. While his primary base is in California, his massive investments in sustainable tourism, agriculture, and health research on Lanai make him a pivotal figure in Hawaii’s transformation.
3. Jay Shidler – $850 Million
Source of Wealth: Real Estate (The Shidler Group)
Residence: Honolulu, HI
Founder of The Shidler Group and namesake of UH Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business, Shidler built his fortune in commercial real estate and REITs. He is known for education philanthropy and long-term land lease strategies in Hawaii.
4. Steve Case – $800 Million
Source of Wealth: AOL, Venture Capital (Revolution LLC)
Residence: Maui, HI
A co-founder of AOL, Case is now an investor in rural innovation, sustainable agriculture, and tourism. He owns Grove Farm on Kauai and is pushing to diversify Hawaii’s economy beyond tourism.
5. Duncan MacNaughton – $740 Million
Source of Wealth: Retail Development (Foodland, Commercial Centers)
Residence: Honolulu, HI
MacNaughton controls major retail holdings in Hawaii and the mainland, including grocery chains, shopping centers, and land developments. He also invests in educational and healthcare projects in the state.
6. Ed Schultz – $690 Million
Source of Wealth: Hospitality (Outrigger Hotels & Resorts)
Residence: Honolulu, HI
As CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group, Schultz oversees resorts throughout the Pacific and Asia. His family also holds extensive real estate and hospitality interests in Waikiki and neighboring islands.
7. Duane Kurisu – $630 Million
Source of Wealth: Media, Sports, Real Estate
Residence: Honolulu, HI
Kurisu owns Hawaii Pacific Media (Honolulu Star-Advertiser) and is a part-owner of the San Francisco Giants. He’s a major investor in community housing, including Kukui Gardens and homeless outreach programs.
8. Steve Metter – $520 Million
Source of Wealth: Commercial Real Estate, Investment
Residence: Kailua, HI
Through MW Group, Metter manages a large portfolio of shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and residential complexes. He is one of the state’s most prominent commercial property developers.
9. Abigail Kawānanakoa (Estate) – $500 Million
Source of Wealth: Hawaiian Royalty, Land Trusts
Residence: Honolulu, HI (legacy)
A descendant of Hawaii’s royal family, Abigail Kawānanakoa passed away in 2022. Her estate still manages trust funds, rare artwork, and Oahu landholdings, playing a symbolic and financial role in Native Hawaiian affairs.
10. Galen Fox – $420 Million
Source of Wealth: Government Contracts, Defense Consulting
Residence: Oahu, HI
Fox, a former state legislator, transitioned into consulting and defense contracting with stakes in logistics and technology firms supplying Pacific military operations, particularly near Pearl Harbor.
Summary Table
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (2025) | Source of Wealth | Residence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Omidyar | $11.4B | eBay, Philanthropy | Honolulu / Maui |
| 2 | Larry Ellison | $139B | Oracle (Lanai owner) | Lanai (partial) |
| 3 | Jay Shidler | $850M | Real Estate | Honolulu |
| 4 | Steve Case | $800M | AOL, Venture Capital | Maui |
| 5 | Duncan MacNaughton | $740M | Retail Holdings | Honolulu |
| 6 | Ed Schultz | $690M | Hospitality | Honolulu |
| 7 | Duane Kurisu | $630M | Media, Real Estate | Honolulu |
| 8 | Steve Metter | $520M | Property Development | Kailua |
| 9 | Abigail Kawānanakoa (Estate) | $500M | Hawaiian Trusts | Honolulu |
| 10 | Galen Fox | $420M | Consulting, Gov. Contracts | Oahu |
Final Thoughts
Hawaii’s wealthiest individuals shape everything from sustainable tourism and native land preservation to education and hospitality innovation. While many are part-time residents or philanthropists, their influence is helping transition Hawaii toward a resilient, diversified economy.
