Age, Biography and Wiki
Min Kao was born on 1949 in Zhushan, Taiwan, is a Co-founder of Garmin. Discover Min Kao's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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Co-founder and chairman, Garmin |
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75 years old |
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1949 |
| Birthday |
1949 |
| Birthplace |
Zhushan, Taiwan |
| Nationality |
Taiwan
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He is a member of famous chairman with the age 75 years old group.
Min Kao Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Min Kao height not available right now. We will update Min Kao's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Min Kao's Wife?
His wife is Married
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Married |
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2, including Jen Kao |
Min Kao Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Min Kao worth at the age of 75 years old? Min Kao’s income source is mostly from being a successful chairman. He is from Taiwan. We have estimated Min Kao's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
chairman |
Min Kao Social Network
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Timeline
Min H. Kao is a Taiwanese-American electrical engineer, billionaire businessman, and philanthropist.
He is the co-founder of Garmin, with Gary Burrell, and its chairman.
Min H. Kao was born in 1949 in Zhushan, Nantou, a small town in Taiwan.
He graduated from the National Taiwan University, and earned a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee in 1977.
Kao undertook research for NASA and the United States Army.
He was subsequently a systems analyst for Teledyne Systems, an algorithm designer for Magnavox Advanced Products, and an engineering group leader for King Radio Corporation.
He also worked for AlliedSignal.
In 1989, with Gary Burrell, Kao co-founded Garmin, a company best known for manufacturing devices that use the Global Positioning System.
In 2005, Kao gave $17.5 million to the College of Engineering of the University of Tennessee, $12.5 million of which was designated for the construction of a new facility.
In May 2007, groundbreaking ceremonies were conducted for the new Min Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building.
In 2011, Kao was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for leadership in developing and commercializing compact GPS navigation devices.
In 2011, he purchased an apartment in 15 Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City.
He spends the majority of his time in Manhattan.
Kao stepped down as CEO of Garmin in 2012, but remains executive chairman and a member of the board.
The building was dedicated in March 2012.
In 2014, Kao donated $1 million to the University of Kansas College of Engineering for the building of electrical and computer engineering design labs.
In 2015, Kao donated $1 million to the Kansas State University College of Engineering for building four labs.
Kao is married to Fan Kao.
They have a son, Ken Kao, who is a film producer, and a daughter, Jen Kao, who is a fashion designer.
They reside in Leawood, Kansas.
As of February 2020, his personal wealth was estimated at $4.1 billion.
