James Chao
Chairman at WESTLAKE CORPORATION
Net worth: 60 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
James Yuan Chao is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies and presently holds the position of Chairman for Driptech, Inc., Chairman of Westlake Chemical Partners LP, Chairman at Westlake Chemical Corp. and Chairman for Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC. He is also on the board of Baylor College of Medicine, Knowledge is Power Program Organization, KIPP Houston Public Schools and Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC. In his past career he was Principal at Mattel, Inc., Executive Chairman at Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd., Principal at Chevron U.S.A., Inc. and Managing Director at Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG. He received an undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WESTLAKE CORPORATION
0.30% | 28/03/2024 | 388,026 ( 0.30% ) | 59 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
| 27/02/2024 | 13,908 ( 0.04% ) | 308 758 $ | 31/03/2024 |
James Chao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WESTLAKE CORPORATION | Chairman | 01/07/2004 |
| WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS LP | Chairman | 01/07/2014 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Director/Board Member | - |
Driptech, Inc.
 Driptech, Inc. Water UtilitiesUtilities Driptech, Inc. manufactures irrigation systems. Its produces affordable irrigation systems designed for small-plot farmers. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bolinas, CA. | Chairman | - |
KIPP Houston Public Schools
 KIPP Houston Public Schools Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services KIPP Houston Public Schools operates primary and high schools. The private company is based in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC
 Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Part of TTWF LP, Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC operates, acquires and develops ethylene production facilities and related assets. The private company is based in Houston, TX. Yuan Chao has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Chairman | 14/03/2014 |
| Knowledge is Power Program Organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC
 Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Westlake Chemical OpCo LLC is a recently-formed partnership between Westlake Chemical Corporation and Westlake Chemical Partners which engages in manufacturing and production of ethylene. The company was headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2016 |
Former positions of James Chao
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LOTTE CHEMICAL TITAN HOLDING | Chief Executive Officer | 15/12/2009 |
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Training of James Chao
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| MATTEL, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| WESTLAKE CORPORATION | Process Industries |
| LOTTE CHEMICAL TITAN HOLDING | Process Industries |
| WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS LP | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Chevron U.S.A., Inc.
 Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Chevron USA, Inc. provides petroleum refining services and operates gasoline stations. It produces and transports crude oil and natural gas. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA. | Energy Minerals |
Driptech, Inc.
Driptech, Inc. Water UtilitiesUtilities Driptech, Inc. manufactures irrigation systems. Its produces affordable irrigation systems designed for small-plot farmers. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bolinas, CA. | Utilities |
Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG
 Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG manufactures and markets polyvinyl chloride products. It products includes intermediates such as caustic soda, vinyl chloride and tin tetrachloride. The firm develops materials for flooring, wall covering, window profiles, pipes, technical coatings, automotive sealants, cable sheathing, and medical applications. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Ismaning, Germany. | Process Industries |
| Knowledge is Power Program Organization | |
KIPP Houston Public Schools
KIPP Houston Public Schools Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services KIPP Houston Public Schools operates primary and high schools. The private company is based in Houston, TX. | Consumer Services |
Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC
Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Part of TTWF LP, Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC operates, acquires and develops ethylene production facilities and related assets. The private company is based in Houston, TX. Yuan Chao has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Process Industries |
Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC
Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Westlake Chemical OpCo LLC is a recently-formed partnership between Westlake Chemical Corporation and Westlake Chemical Partners which engages in manufacturing and production of ethylene. The company was headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Process Industries |
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