Larry Ellison's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Larry Ellison. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Lawrence Joseph Ellison is an American businessman and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Oracle Corporation. He served as Oracle's CEO from 1977 to 2014 and currently holds the positions of chief technology officer and executive chairman. As of October 2025, he is a centibillionaire and one of the wealthiest individuals globally, demonstrating his significant impact on the technology industry and the business world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: America's Cup Returned to American Shores

Larry Ellison's victory in the 2010 America's cup meant the Cup returned to American shores for the first time since 1995.

1997: Golden Plate Award

In 1997, Larry Ellison received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.

June 2001: Favorable Ruling in Airport Lawsuit

In June 2001, US District Judge Jeremy Fogel ruled in Ellison's favor in the airport lawsuit, calling for a waiver for Ellison's jet but not invalidating the curfew.

2005: Record-Breaking Malibu Transaction

In 2005, Ellison's $65 million purchase of five contiguous lots at Malibu's Carbon Beach became the most costly residential transaction in U.S. history at that time.

February 14, 2010: America's Cup Victory

On February 14, 2010, Larry Ellison's yacht USA 17 won the second race of the 33rd America's Cup, securing a historic victory for his BMW Oracle team.

September 25, 2013: America's Cup Victory

On September 25, 2013, Larry Ellison's Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand to win the 34th America's Cup in San Francisco Bay, overcoming a significant point deficit.

2013: Induction into Bay Area Business Hall of Fame

In 2013, Larry Ellison was inducted into the Bay Area Business Hall of Fame.

2019: Rebels With A Cause Award

In 2019, the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC honored Larry Ellison with the first Rebels With A Cause Award for his support.

2022: Purchase of Manalapan Property

In 2022, Ellison bought a 22-acre property in Manalapan, Florida, for $173 million, making it the most expensive residential property purchase in Florida history.