Is Ross Perot A-List?
No — Ross Perot is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1984
Sells EDS to GM
Lost A-list status in 2019
Dropped to B tier — Death in Dallas
Ranking Timeline
Founds EDS
Founded Electronic Data Systems, his first major business venture.
Sells EDS to GM
Sells EDS to General Motors, amassing a substantial fortune.
Founds Perot Systems
Founds Perot Systems, returning to the IT services market.
Presidential Campaign
Runs as an independent candidate, gaining significant popular vote.
Reform Party Nomination
Runs again for president as the Reform Party nominee.
Dell Acquires Perot Systems
Dell acquires Perot Systems, further increasing his wealth.
Death in Dallas
Perot dies in Dallas, Texas in July 2019.
Legacy as Third-Party Candidate
Remembered for strong third-party presidential campaigns and business success.
Last updated: February 25, 2026