Min Kao & family (#515)
- $ 7 B
- Navigation equipment
- United States
- M
- 77 Years
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About Me
Min Kao cofounded GPS maker Garmin with the late Gary Burrell in 1989, after the duo led development of the first GPS navigator at Allied Signal. Kao is executive chairman of the navigation firm, which has annual revenue of about $6 billion and makes everything from GPS for cars to weather radar for airplanes. Garmin has brought GPS navigation and wearable technology to the automotive, outdoor, fitness, aviation, and marine markets. Kao stepped down as CEO in 2012 but remains executive chairman and a member of the board. Kao came to the U.S. from Taiwan in the 1970s and got a master's and a Ph.D. in engineering at the University of Tennessee.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Min Kao & family’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Min Kao & family’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $7.4B
(May 4, 2026)
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