| Who is it? | Chairman and CEO, Garmin Corporation |
| Birth Year | 1949 |
| Birth Place | Leawood, Kansas, United States |
| Age | 74 YEARS OLD |
| Residence | Leawood, Kansas, U.S. 15 Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | National Taiwan University (BS) University of Tennessee (MS; PhD) |
| Occupation | Co-founder of Garmin |
| Known for | co-founder of the Garmin GPS company |
| Children | 2, including Jen Kao |
As of 2024, Min Kao's net worth is estimated to be a staggering $4.2 billion. He is widely known for his roles as Chairman and CEO of Garmin Corporation, a leading technology company based in the United States. Under his guidance, Garmin has solidified its position as a prominent player in the industry, particularly renowned for its innovative GPS technology and wearable devices. Kao's remarkable success has not only contributed to the growth and success of his own company but has also established him as one of the most influential and wealthy business figures in the United States.
In 1989, with Gary Burrell, Kao co-founded Garmin, a company best known for Manufacturing Global Positioning System.
In 2005, Kao gave $17.5 million to the College of Engineering of the University of Tennessee, $12.5 million of which was designated for the construction of a new facility. In May 2007, groundbreaking ceremonies were conducted for the new Min Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. The building was dedicated in March 2012.
In 2015, Kao donates $1 million to the Kansas State University College of Engineering for building four labs.
