Charles Koch is an American businessman and philanthropist born in Wichita, KS on November 1, 1935. He is the co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries, a company involved in oil refining, chemical production, and a variety of well-known brands. He has been recognized for his work, being named one of Time Magazine's 2011 most influential people and receiving three honorary doctorates and numerous other awards.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $59 Billion (2024)
About
Co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries, which is involved in oil refining and chemical as well as a variety of well-known brands. He was one of Time Magazine's 2011 most influential people for his work, and has received three honorary doctorates along with myriad other awards.
Before Fame
He received a Bachelor of Science in general engineering in 1957 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before becoming President of his father's Business ten years later.
Trivia
After he came to power his company began producing Lycra fiber, Quilted Northern tissue and Dixie Cup, among other well known products.
Family Life
His brother David H. Koch owns 42% of Koch Industries and serves as Executive Vice President.
Associated With
He disagrees with the Business ideology of Warren Buffett.