Charles Koch Timeline
Charles Koch became CEO of Koch Industries in 1967 and founded his foundation in 2003 37.
Full nameCharles de Ganahl Koch
NationalityUnited States
Known forChairman and CEO of Koch Industries
1935: born in Wichita
Charles Koch is born to Fred and Mary Koch 1.
- 1935 · BORNBorn in Wichita, Kansas
- 1959 · EDUCATIONEarns MIT engineering degrees (bachelor's 1957, master's 1958 and 1959)
- 1967 · ROLEBecomes chairman and CEO of Koch Industries after his father's death
- 1972 · MILESTONEMarries Liz Koch
- 2003 · FOUNDEDFounds the Charles Koch Foundation
- 2026 · MILESTONERanked 28th with $76.9 billion with family
1957 to 1959: MIT
He earns his degrees in engineering 6.
1967: CEO
His father dies and he becomes chairman and CEO; the company is renamed Koch Industries 3.
1972: marriage
He marries Liz Koch 1.
1980s: brothers bought out
Bill and Frederick Koch are bought out by Charles and David 3.
2003: foundation
He founds the Charles Koch Foundation 7.
Frequently asked questions
In 1967.
In 2003.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 New Netherland Institute, Charles G. Koch 1935, 1 Jan 1970, Career
2 Cavac Cavacopedia, Charles Koch, 1 Jan 1970, Foundation
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