culture and society | January 16, 2026

The Greatest American CEOs

Birthdate: November 1, 1935

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States

Charles Koch, co-owner, chairman, and CEO of Koch Industries, was the world’s 11th-richest man in 2019. He and his brother, David Koch, both named to Time 100 in 2011, transformed their business from an oil and chemical company to one that owns brands such as Stainmaster, Lycra, and Dixie Cup.