Charles G. Koch

Charles G. Koch (November 1, 1935– ) is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in America.

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November 1 - 1935 - Chief executive officer - Koch Industries - America

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During his time as CEO Koch industries expanded its business acquiring INVISTA textiles and some of the smaller businesses of DuPont.

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INVISTA - DuPont

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Much of Charles's academic life was spent at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1957, Charles received a bachelor's degree in general engineering. He also received a master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1958 and a masters degree in chemical engineering in 1959.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 1957 - Bachelor's degree - Engineering - Master's degree - Mechanical engineering - 1958 - Chemical engineering - 1959

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Charles was born and lives in Wichita, Kansas, one of four sons of Fred C. and Mary Robinson Koch. Charles and his wife, Liz, have two children, Elizabeth and Chase.

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Wichita, Kansas - Fred C.

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Charles Koch is a libertarian and supports many pro-free-market organizations such as the Cato Institute, which he founded together with Edward H. Crane in 1977.

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Libertarian - Cato Institute - Edward H. Crane - 1977

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