Market Based Management

Charles G. Koch was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 1, 1935. His alma mater is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were received his B.S.in engineering and M.S. in mechanical engineering. He is co-owner, the chairman of the board and CEO of Koch Industries, Inc. (since 1967), based in Kansas. He joined his father's company in 1961. Today, his company is the second-largest private company in the United States. Forbes named him the fourth wealthiest man in America. He employs over 100,000 people worldwide. Koch has won numerous awards for safety, environmental excellence, community stewardship, innovation, and customer service. Koch supports libertarian and free-enterprise policy and advocacy organizations. The Koch Cultural Trust supports young artists in a variety of fields.