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Ray Irani is an American businessman with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion according to Forbes' billionaire list in 2014. He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Occidential Petroleum.

Ray R. Irani was born on January 15, 1935 in Lebanon. Of Palestinian origin, he attended the American University of Beirut where he earned his degree in Chemistry. Eventually, he went to the University of California where he studied Physical Chemistry. He is currently married with 3 children. He currently lives in Beverly Hills.

He was a part of the Occidental Petroleum for 20 years where he served as Director, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. In 2014, he was replaced by Stephen Chazen as the CEO of Occidental Petroleum. Chazen currently serves as the company's President. Today, Oxy is considered as one of the biggest oil companies in the world.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2009

Bonus

Amount received as bonus from the board of Directors of Occidental for his excellent performance

$900,000

2008

Salary

Salary received in 2009

$1,170,000

2008

Asset

Value of stock awarded to Irani in 2009

$24,750,000

2007

Asset

Total value of assets awarded to Ray Irani in 2008

$392,000,000

2005

Salary

Base salary received in 2006

$1,300,000