Charles G. Koch (/ˈkoʊk/; born November 1, 1935) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries, while his brother David H. Koch serves as Executive Vice President. Charles and David each own 42% of the conglomerate. The brothers inherited the business from their father, Fred C. Koch, then expanded the business. Originally involved exclusively in oil refining and chemicals, Koch Industries now includes process and pollution control equipment and technologies; polymers and fibers; minerals; fertilizers; commodity trading and services; forest and consumer products; and ranching. The businesses produce a wide variety of well-known brands, such as Stainmaster carpet, the Lycra brand of spandex fiber, Quilted Northern tissue and Dixie Cup.
In 2007, Koch's book The Science of Success was published. The book describes his management philosophy, referred to as "Market-Based Management".
Koch Industries is the second-largest privately held company by revenue in the United States according to a 2010 Forbes survey In February 2014, Koch was ranked 9th richest person in the world by Hurun Report with an estimated net worth of $36 billion. Previously, in October 2012 he was ranked the 6th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $34 billion—according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index—and was ranked 18th on Forbes World's Billionaires list of 2011 (and 4th on the Forbes 400), with an estimated net worth of $25 billion, deriving from his 42% stake in Koch Industries.
Charles Koch: Political System 'Rigged,' But Not By Me
Conservative billionaire Charles Koch weighs in on the 2016 presidential race in an exclusive interview with ABC's Jonathan Karl.
published: 24 Apr 2016
Charles Koch On: Failure
Announcing the third video in our "CGKon" series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles provides a unique take on the dark clouds of failure. And the silver linings. To view more content, including extended audio clips about how failure helped shape Koch Industries' management philosophy Market-Based Management, visit www.charleskoch.com.
published: 26 Oct 2017
Billionaire Charles Koch on fighting in the political arena
He's a controversial figure in the world of business and political funding. In a rare TV appearance the industrialist and conservative advocate Charles Koch talks to Anthony Mason about his political philosophy, the Tea Party, and his reasons for spending hundreds of millions of dollars to influence elections.
published: 11 Oct 2015
Billionaire Charles Koch Shares His Best Business Advice!
Charles Koch, CEO of the largest privately owned company in America, Koch Industries, shares the principles integral to his business success.
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Charles Koch On: Parenthood
Announcing the second video in our “CGKon” series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles and his wife, Liz, talk about raising their children and the importance of instilling values and principles at a young age. To view more content, including videos of the Kochs’ children talking about their childhood and hear about a life-changing family vacation be sure to check out www.CharlesKoch.com
published: 15 Jun 2017
Charles Koch on the millions spent on politics, influence
The Koch brothers are among the best-know politically active families in America. The billionaires' network of political action committees and advocacy groups will spend $300 million on the 2016 campaign. Anthony Mason spoke with Charles Koch in a rare television interview, ahead of the release of his book, "Good Profit."
published: 12 Oct 2015
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published: 30 Nov 2020
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Charles Koch: How a Love of Philosophy Unlocked Exponential Growth
Charles Koch, Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, is one of the great business minds of our time. He grew a small engineering firm from $21 million in revenue to over 10,000 times the revenue. Yet in both his business and philanthropic work, he is first and foremost a philosopher. Koch explains how thinkers such as Abraham Maslow and Joseph Schumpeter shaped his outlook on the conditions for human flourishing, and why it's important to enable every employee to self-actualize. Rejecting centralized top-down systems, Koch developed Market-Based Management -- a philosophy that enables his companies to constantly reinvent themselves through virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that provide value to both employees and customers.
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Billionaire Charles Koch talks 2016 candidates on "Sunday Morning"
Forbes calls him one of the most politically influential billionaires in the U.S. Koch is the chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, a Kansas-based conglomerate. It had revenue of $115 billion dollars last year. His endorsement of a GOP candidate spells money, influence and more money. Anthony Mason previews his report for "Sunday Morning."
Announcing the third video in our "CGKon" series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles pr...
Announcing the third video in our "CGKon" series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles provides a unique take on the dark clouds of failure. And the silver linings. To view more content, including extended audio clips about how failure helped shape Koch Industries' management philosophy Market-Based Management, visit www.charleskoch.com.
Announcing the third video in our "CGKon" series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles provides a unique take on the dark clouds of failure. And the silver linings. To view more content, including extended audio clips about how failure helped shape Koch Industries' management philosophy Market-Based Management, visit www.charleskoch.com.
He's a controversial figure in the world of business and political funding. In a rare TV appearance the industrialist and conservative advocate Charles Koch tal...
He's a controversial figure in the world of business and political funding. In a rare TV appearance the industrialist and conservative advocate Charles Koch talks to Anthony Mason about his political philosophy, the Tea Party, and his reasons for spending hundreds of millions of dollars to influence elections.
He's a controversial figure in the world of business and political funding. In a rare TV appearance the industrialist and conservative advocate Charles Koch talks to Anthony Mason about his political philosophy, the Tea Party, and his reasons for spending hundreds of millions of dollars to influence elections.
Charles Koch, CEO of the largest privately owned company in America, Koch Industries, shares the principles integral to his business success.
To find out more...
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Announcing the second video in our “CGKon” series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles a...
Announcing the second video in our “CGKon” series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles and his wife, Liz, talk about raising their children and the importance of instilling values and principles at a young age. To view more content, including videos of the Kochs’ children talking about their childhood and hear about a life-changing family vacation be sure to check out www.CharlesKoch.com
Announcing the second video in our “CGKon” series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles and his wife, Liz, talk about raising their children and the importance of instilling values and principles at a young age. To view more content, including videos of the Kochs’ children talking about their childhood and hear about a life-changing family vacation be sure to check out www.CharlesKoch.com
The Koch brothers are among the best-know politically active families in America. The billionaires' network of political action committees and advocacy groups w...
The Koch brothers are among the best-know politically active families in America. The billionaires' network of political action committees and advocacy groups will spend $300 million on the 2016 campaign. Anthony Mason spoke with Charles Koch in a rare television interview, ahead of the release of his book, "Good Profit."
The Koch brothers are among the best-know politically active families in America. The billionaires' network of political action committees and advocacy groups will spend $300 million on the 2016 campaign. Anthony Mason spoke with Charles Koch in a rare television interview, ahead of the release of his book, "Good Profit."
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Charles Koch, Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, is one of the great business minds of our time. He grew a small engineering firm from $21 million in revenue...
Charles Koch, Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, is one of the great business minds of our time. He grew a small engineering firm from $21 million in revenue to over 10,000 times the revenue. Yet in both his business and philanthropic work, he is first and foremost a philosopher. Koch explains how thinkers such as Abraham Maslow and Joseph Schumpeter shaped his outlook on the conditions for human flourishing, and why it's important to enable every employee to self-actualize. Rejecting centralized top-down systems, Koch developed Market-Based Management -- a philosophy that enables his companies to constantly reinvent themselves through virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that provide value to both employees and customers.
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00:00 Show intro
01:04 Charles's upbringing & finding his passion
10:30 Why great builders study philosophy
14:35 The biggest problem in the world
23:56 Creative destruction & creating value for others
29:33 The mistakes we made in not responding to attacks
If you enjoyed this conversation, check out these other episodes:
Ashton Kutcher Warns China Could Use TikTok Against the U.S.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gri661zGfEk
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2CpZTlTL1A
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Forbes calls him one of the most politically influential billionaires in the U.S. Koch is the chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, a Kansas-based conglomerate. ...
Forbes calls him one of the most politically influential billionaires in the U.S. Koch is the chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, a Kansas-based conglomerate. It had revenue of $115 billion dollars last year. His endorsement of a GOP candidate spells money, influence and more money. Anthony Mason previews his report for "Sunday Morning."
Forbes calls him one of the most politically influential billionaires in the U.S. Koch is the chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, a Kansas-based conglomerate. It had revenue of $115 billion dollars last year. His endorsement of a GOP candidate spells money, influence and more money. Anthony Mason previews his report for "Sunday Morning."
Announcing the third video in our "CGKon" series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles provides a unique take on the dark clouds of failure. And the silver linings. To view more content, including extended audio clips about how failure helped shape Koch Industries' management philosophy Market-Based Management, visit www.charleskoch.com.
He's a controversial figure in the world of business and political funding. In a rare TV appearance the industrialist and conservative advocate Charles Koch talks to Anthony Mason about his political philosophy, the Tea Party, and his reasons for spending hundreds of millions of dollars to influence elections.
Charles Koch, CEO of the largest privately owned company in America, Koch Industries, shares the principles integral to his business success.
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Announcing the second video in our “CGKon” series, which offers a personal glimpse into the life and thinking of our CEO, Charles Koch. In this video, Charles and his wife, Liz, talk about raising their children and the importance of instilling values and principles at a young age. To view more content, including videos of the Kochs’ children talking about their childhood and hear about a life-changing family vacation be sure to check out www.CharlesKoch.com
The Koch brothers are among the best-know politically active families in America. The billionaires' network of political action committees and advocacy groups will spend $300 million on the 2016 campaign. Anthony Mason spoke with Charles Koch in a rare television interview, ahead of the release of his book, "Good Profit."
Charles Koch discusses how a successor will be determined at Koch Industries. #HBO #AxiosOnHBO
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Charles Koch, Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, is one of the great business minds of our time. He grew a small engineering firm from $21 million in revenue to over 10,000 times the revenue. Yet in both his business and philanthropic work, he is first and foremost a philosopher. Koch explains how thinkers such as Abraham Maslow and Joseph Schumpeter shaped his outlook on the conditions for human flourishing, and why it's important to enable every employee to self-actualize. Rejecting centralized top-down systems, Koch developed Market-Based Management -- a philosophy that enables his companies to constantly reinvent themselves through virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that provide value to both employees and customers.
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00:00 Show intro
01:04 Charles's upbringing & finding his passion
10:30 Why great builders study philosophy
14:35 The biggest problem in the world
23:56 Creative destruction & creating value for others
29:33 The mistakes we made in not responding to attacks
If you enjoyed this conversation, check out these other episodes:
Ashton Kutcher Warns China Could Use TikTok Against the U.S.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gri661zGfEk
Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wokeness and Responding to China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2CpZTlTL1A
For permission to use any portion of this video, please contact us at [email protected]
Forbes calls him one of the most politically influential billionaires in the U.S. Koch is the chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, a Kansas-based conglomerate. It had revenue of $115 billion dollars last year. His endorsement of a GOP candidate spells money, influence and more money. Anthony Mason previews his report for "Sunday Morning."
Charles G. Koch (/ˈkoʊk/; born November 1, 1935) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries, while his brother David H. Koch serves as Executive Vice President. Charles and David each own 42% of the conglomerate. The brothers inherited the business from their father, Fred C. Koch, then expanded the business. Originally involved exclusively in oil refining and chemicals, Koch Industries now includes process and pollution control equipment and technologies; polymers and fibers; minerals; fertilizers; commodity trading and services; forest and consumer products; and ranching. The businesses produce a wide variety of well-known brands, such as Stainmaster carpet, the Lycra brand of spandex fiber, Quilted Northern tissue and Dixie Cup.
In 2007, Koch's book The Science of Success was published. The book describes his management philosophy, referred to as "Market-Based Management".
Koch Industries is the second-largest privately held company by revenue in the United States according to a 2010 Forbes survey In February 2014, Koch was ranked 9th richest person in the world by Hurun Report with an estimated net worth of $36 billion. Previously, in October 2012 he was ranked the 6th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $34 billion—according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index—and was ranked 18th on Forbes World's Billionaires list of 2011 (and 4th on the Forbes 400), with an estimated net worth of $25 billion, deriving from his 42% stake in Koch Industries.