Learn English – What do you call a person who craves fame and fortune

The word chauvinist used to mean exactly this. My impression is that this meaning is still valid, but it is possible that for younger people, this meaning has now been preempted by male chauvinism.

I believe the correct word would be misanthrope or misanthropist.

As @theUg suggests, I am elaborating my explanation. Following are the reasons why I believe misanthrope should be the correct word here:

• Its definition (source - Wikipedia)-

Misanthropy is the general hatred, mistrust or disdain of the human species or human nature. A misanthrope, or misanthropist is someone who holds such view or feeling. The word's origin is from Greek words μῖσος (misos, "hatred") and ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos, "man, human").

• Scrooge as @JAM suggests could also be considered correct but not 100%, because the dictionary defines it as a person who is miserly. Also misanthrope looks much more formal. Same is the case with words suggested by others as they are not 100% correct for this situation.