David Koch
Born on: 3rd May 40
Born in: United States
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Koch Industries Inc
Born in 1940, David Koch, son of Late Fred Koch, is the Executive Vice President of “Koch Industries” and the fourth wealthiest personality in the US. The billionaire’s appetite for expanding the family’s business, acquiring luxurious homes and political, non-political philanthropy has made him an eminent personality in the US. David acquired Chemical Engineering degree from the “Massachusetts Institute of Technology” and currently also serves as the CEO of the “Koch Chemical Technology Group”, a subsidiary of Koch Industries.
With a net worth of $22.5 billion, Executive Vice President of “Koch Industries” holds the title of being the richest man in New York, passing Mayor Bloomberg, and the fourth wealthiest person in the US. Apart from his 9,000 square foot primary residence in New York, the billionaire business tycoon has a number of plush properties including homes in Aspen; Colorado, Southampton; New York, and Palm Beach; Florida. Tour crazy David spends up to $500,000 per week floating around the Mediterranean for several weeks on a 246-foot mega-yacht “Leander”. The affluent personality adores driving around the town streets with his family in a chauffeured Mercedes. The Kansas born business man is married and has three children.
David donated millions to conservative and libertarian organizations via his Koch-controlled foundation “David H. Koch Charitable Foundation”. Big hearted David also made $100 million donation to the “New York State Theater” at New York’s Lincoln Center which houses the New York City Opera and Ballet. The “New York State Theater” was renamed to “David H. Koch Theater” after his vital financial contribution for the theater’s renovation. A kind philanthropist by nature, the billionaire made more than $750 million contribution for cancer research, development of medical centers and support of educational institutions.
