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John Kao
Net worth: 87 M $ as of 31/12/2025
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John E.
Kao was the founder of Alignment Healthcare LLC, serving as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2013 to 2018.
Mr. Kao is the founder of Alignment Healthcare USA LLC, holding the title of Chief Executive Officer since 2013.
Mr. Kao is the founder of Alignment Healthcare, Inc., serving as Chief Executive Officer & Director since 2014.
Mr. Kao is the founder of Alignment Health Insurance Company of Arizona, Inc., serving as Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Mr. Kao is the founder of Preferred Diagnostic Imaging, Inc., holding the title of Director.
Mr. Kao is the founder of CareMore Medical Group, Inc., serving as Executive Vice President.
Mr. Kao is the founder of Crystal Cove Partners LLC, holding the title of Principal.
Mr. Kao is the founder of Carelon Health of California, Inc., serving as Executive Vice President.
Mr. Kao is the founder of Alignment Health Plan of Illinois, Inc., holding the title of President.
Former positions include President & CEO-Venture Division at PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. from 1997 to 2000, Chairman-Elders Board at Mariners Church, Executive Vice President at Cognizant TriZetto Software Group, Inc., President at CareMore Medical Enterprises, Inc. from 2006 to 2011, Chief Financial Officer at PacifiCare of Colorado, Inc., and Executive Vice President at The Trizetto Group, Inc. Education includes an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles and an undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2026 | 44,01,020 ( 2.2% ) | 87 M $ | 31/12/2025 |
John Kao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE, INC. | Founder | 01/01/2013 |
Alignment Health Insurance Company of Arizona, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Preferred Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Alignment Healthcare USA LLC
 Alignment Healthcare USA LLC Provides healthcare services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2013 |
Crystal Cove Partners LLC
 Crystal Cove Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Crystal Cove Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare industry. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Private Equity Investor | - |
CareMore Medical Group, Inc.
 CareMore Medical Group, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare and medical insurance plans | Corporate Officer/Principal | 24/03/2009 |
Carelon Health of California, Inc.
 Carelon Health of California, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Provides medical health plans | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of John Kao
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Alignment Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. | President | 06/12/2024 |
CareMore Medical Enterprises, Inc.
 CareMore Medical Enterprises, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | President | 01/07/2011 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc.
 PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. Provides health insurance services | |
Cognizant TriZetto Software Group, Inc.
 Cognizant TriZetto Software Group, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops information technology and administration solutions for the healthcare industry | Technology Services |
University of California, Los Angeles
 University of California, Los Angeles Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Santa Clara University
 Santa Clara University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
CareMore Medical Group, Inc.
CareMore Medical Group, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare and medical insurance plans | Health Services |
CareMore Medical Enterprises, Inc.
CareMore Medical Enterprises, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Crystal Cove Partners LLC
Crystal Cove Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Crystal Cove Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare industry. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Finance |
Carelon Health of California, Inc.
Carelon Health of California, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Provides medical health plans | Health Services |
Mariners Church
 Mariners Church Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a religious organization | Commercial Services |
PacifiCare of Colorado, Inc.
 PacifiCare of Colorado, Inc. Provides health insurance | |
The Trizetto Group, Inc. /Private Group/
 The Trizetto Group, Inc. /Private Group/ Management buyout group | |
Alignment Healthcare LLC
 Alignment Healthcare LLC Provides population health management services to health systems and provider groups in the United States | |
Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
 Alignment Healthcare, Inc. Provides health insurance services | |
Alignment Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. | |
Alignment Healthcare USA LLC
Alignment Healthcare USA LLC Provides healthcare services | |
Alignment Health Insurance Company of Arizona, Inc. | |
Preferred Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. |
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