9. David Koch – $48.38 Billion
Koch Industries, Inc. started off as Wood River Oil and Refining Company in 1940 but has evolved to become a multinational corporation. Koch owns a number of other companies that are involved in manufacturing and distribution of petroleum, chemicals and a number of other products that have helped to raise the company’s prestige. David Koch is a chemical engineer that became the president of Koch Engineering in 1979. He is a co-owner of Koch Industries, Inc. along with his brother, Charles. David has become a huge figure in the media over the years due to his very publicized opinions in the political world. His conservative policy clashed very publicly with Donald Trump’s agenda during the 2016 presidential race. His net worth for 2017 was estimated at around $48.38 billion.
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