
Michael Thomas Fries
Net worth: 476 M $ as of 29/04/2026

Net worth: 476 M $ as of 29/04/2026
Michael Thomas Fries currently works at Liberty Global Holdings Ltd., as Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Global, Inc., as Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2005, Liberty Global Ltd., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2026, and various other companies.
Mr. Fries also formerly worked at UGC Europe, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 1990 to 2006, Liberty Global Ventures, as President & Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Global Plc LiLAC, as Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, and various other companies.
Mr. Fries received his Masters Business Admin degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
22.17% | 30/12/2025 | 5,758,886 ( 22.17% ) | 344 M $ | 29/04/2026 |
| 26/03/2025 | 2,879,443 ( 22.2% ) | 44 M $ | 29/04/2026 | |
0.96% | 30/12/2025 | 682,553 ( 0.96% ) | 41 M $ | 29/04/2026 |
| 30/04/2026 | 2,277,661 ( 1.54% ) | 26 M $ | 29/04/2026 | |
| 12/03/2026 | 1,136,660 ( 0.65% ) | 13 M $ | 29/04/2026 | |
| 14/03/2026 | 526,476 ( 0.33% ) | 4 M $ | 29/04/2026 | |
| 14/03/2026 | 297,215 ( 0.76% ) | 2 M $ | 29/04/2026 | |
| 27/02/2025 | 175,867 ( 7.33% ) | 2 M $ | 29/04/2026 | |
| 03/05/2026 | 838,275 ( 0.04% ) | 476 769 $ | 29/04/2026 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2005 |
| LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 22/11/2023 |
| GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B. | Director/Board Member | 31/03/2015 |
| LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA LTD. | Chairman | 30/11/2017 |
Liberty Global Broadband I Ltd.
Liberty Global Broadband I Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Functions as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and distributes cables for telecommunication industry | Director/Board Member | - |
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Virgin Media Finance Plc
Virgin Media Finance Plc Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides mobile and broadband networking services | Director/Board Member | 27/11/2018 |
VMED O2 UK Ltd.
VMED O2 UK Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fiber and mobile infrastructure services | Director/Board Member | - |
GSM Association
GSM Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Functions as a association representing interest of mobile operators | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2023 |
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| Private companies | 40 |
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Grupo Televisa SAB
Grupo Televisa SAB Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides direct-to-home satellite pay television system solutions and produces & distributes audiovisual content | Communications |
Starz Entertainment Corp.
Starz Entertainment Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces and distributes film & television entertainment content | Consumer Services |
UnitedGlobalCom LLC
UnitedGlobalCom LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides cable television, broadcasting, and telecommunications services | Consumer Services |
Priority Telecom BV
Priority Telecom BV Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
GSM Association
GSM Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Functions as a association representing interest of mobile operators | Commercial Services |
O3b Networks Ltd.
O3b Networks Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, enterprise and government customers in emerging markets | Communications |
Liberty Global Holdings Ltd.
Liberty Global Holdings Ltd. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides cable television, telecommunication and internet services | Consumer Services |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Austar United Communications Pty Ltd.
Austar United Communications Pty Ltd. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides subscription television services | Consumer Services |
Flexential Colorado Corp.
Flexential Colorado Corp. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology and infrastructure solutions | Technology Services |
UGC Europe, Inc.
UGC Europe, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides advanced video, voice and Internet-access services | Consumer Services |
Virgin Media Finance Plc
Virgin Media Finance Plc Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides mobile and broadband networking services | Communications |
Starlight Children's Foundation
Starlight Children's Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a non-profit organization dedicated to childrens charities | Commercial Services |
Liberty Global, Inc.
Liberty Global, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Operates as an international provider of video, broadband internet and telephony services | Consumer Services |
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sunrise HoldCo IV BV
Sunrise HoldCo IV BV Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides wireless communication services | Communications |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides professional membership services | Commercial Services |
Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates research and development laboratory for cable industry | Commercial Services |
The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a platform which leads in discussing about cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public | Technology Services |
World Presidents' Organization | |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as political, business and cultural organizations | Commercial Services |
Teach For America, Inc.
Teach For America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides teachers and educational services to communities | Commercial Services |
Virgin Media, Inc.
Virgin Media, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television broadcasting, mobile telephone and broadband services | Consumer Services |
Liberty Global Ventures
Liberty Global Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Liberty Global Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on content, technology and infrastructure sectors. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - 10 million. It also makes fund investments. | Finance |
The Cable Center
The Cable Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides event management services | Commercial Services |
Alliance for Choice in Education
Alliance for Choice in Education Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as nonprofit scholarship granting organization | Miscellaneous |
The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art galleries | Consumer Services |
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as independent school serving preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school | Consumer Services |
Virgin Media Ltd.
Virgin Media Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides television broadcasting, mobile telephone and broadband services | Communications |
AUSTAR Entertainment Pty Ltd.
AUSTAR Entertainment Pty Ltd. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides cable and other subscription programming services | Consumer Services |
Lessons for Life Foundation
Lessons for Life Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides funding services for education projects | Miscellaneous |
Denver Biennial of the Americas Corp.
Denver Biennial of the Americas Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in promotion of art, music and culture | Commercial Services |
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sunrise Communications Group AG
Sunrise Communications Group AG Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company of Sunrise Communications AG, which provides telecommunication services | Communications |
Liberty Global Plc LiLAC
Liberty Global Plc LiLAC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication and internet services | Communications |
Liberty Latin America Ltd.
Liberty Latin America Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides cable and telecommunications services | Communications |
Liberty Global Broadband I Ltd.
Liberty Global Broadband I Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Functions as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and distributes cables for telecommunication industry | Producer Manufacturing |
VMED O2 UK Ltd.
VMED O2 UK Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fiber and mobile infrastructure services | Communications |
World Economic Forum LLC
World Economic Forum LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The company is based in New York. It serves as a platform for public-private cooperation, connecting leaders from business, government, international organizations, civil society, and academia to address challenges. The forum hosts annual meetings in Davos and other major gatherings, including thematic and regional events that foster dialogue and collaborative action. It operates through 11 centres that convene experts and leaders to generate insights and drive solutions on issues such as economic stability, climate resilience, digital trust, health, workforce reskilling, and gender equality. Initiatives like the Reskilling Revolution and the Edison Alliance promote economic and digital inclusion. The forum facilitates diplomacy and cooperation, including health programs like the Gavi vaccine alliance. Governance is guided by principles of legitimacy, accountability, transparency, and concerted action, with leadership including a board of trustees and an executive managing board. The organization emphasizes operational transparency and data privacy, employing cookies for website functions, analytics, and marketing with clear user consent and data protection policies. Part of Forum Mondial de L'Economie, World Economic Forum LLC is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1971. | Consumer Services |
Liberty Global Ltd. (Bermuda)
Liberty Global Ltd. (Bermuda) Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides residential and business fixed and mobile telecom and video services | Communications |
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