Charles G. Koch
Born in 1935
Charles G. Koch is a prominent American businessman and philanthropist.
He earned multiple engineering degrees from MIT and has been CEO of Koch Industries since 1967, growing it into one of the largest private companies in the US. Koch is known for his libertarian views and has been a significant supporter of libertarian causes and think tanks.
He co-founded the Cato Institute and has authored books on his business philosophy, including "Good Profit." Koch's management approach, Market Based Management, has been influential in his company's success.
His political activities and business practices have made him a controversial figure, with both admirers and critics in the business and political spheres.