Charles Koch and Koch Industries
Charles Koch has led Koch Industries since 1967, growing it from oil refining into one of the world's largest private companies 34.
Full nameCharles de Ganahl Koch
NationalityUnited States
Known forChairman and CEO of Koch Industries
Charles Koch's companies and organisations
| Organisation | Role |
|---|---|
| Koch, Inc. (Koch Industries) | Chairman, chief executive and co-owner since 1967 |
| Charles Koch Foundation | Founder, 2003 |
Koch Industries
Under his leadership the company grew from oil refining into one of the world's largest privately held corporations. Forbes credited him with a 42% stake at one point 34.
His approach
He describes his management approach in The Science of Success and Good Profit 4.
Frequently asked questions
Forbes earlier credited him with about 42%. Ownership is not publicly filed because the company is private.
He and his late brother David owned it after buying out their brothers in the 1980s.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 New Netherland Institute, Charles G. Koch 1935, 1 Jan 1970, Growth
2 Wikipedia mirror, Charles Koch (older version), 1 Jan 1970, 42%
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