James Goodnight
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James Howard Goodnight (born January 6, 1943) is an American billionaire businessman and software developer. He has been the CEO of SAS since 1976, which he co-founded that year with other faculty members of North Carolina State University.[1] As of April 2023, his net worth was estimated at US$7.4 billion, making him the richest person in North Carolina.[2]
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Born | James Howard Goodnight January 6, 1943 (1943-01-06) (age 81) |
Other names | Jim Goodnight |
Education | North Carolina State University |
Occupation(s) | Businessman and software developer |
Title | CEO, SAS |
Term | 1976– |
Spouse | Ann Goodnight |
Children | 3 |
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