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James Chao
Chairman at
WESTLAKE CORPORATION
Net worth: 30 M $ as of 2026-01-30
Network origin in James Chao first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUB | Chemicals: Specialty | 25 | |
| PUB | Chemicals: Specialty | 9 | |
Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC
 Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC Operates, acquires and develops ethylene production facilities and related assets
9
| SUB | 9 | |
| PUB | 7 | ||
Knowledge is Power Program Organization
4
| NPO | 4 | |
KIPP Houston Public Schools
 KIPP Houston Public Schools Operates primary and high schools
3
| PVT | 3 | |
Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC
 Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC Produces ethylene
1
| SUB | 1 | |
| PUB | 0 | ||
Chevron U.S.A., Inc.
 Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Produces crude oil and natural gas & manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants and petrochemicals
0
| SUB | Integrated Oil | 0 |
Driptech, Inc.
 Driptech, Inc. Manufactures irrigation systems
0
| SUB | 0 | |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University
0
| COL | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University
0
| COL | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 0 |
Baylor College of Medicine
 Baylor College of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University
0
| COL | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG
 Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and markets polyvinyl chloride products
0
| SUB | Chemicals: Specialty | 0 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to James Chao via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Alltel Corp.
 Alltel Corp. Provides landline, wireless and telecommunications services | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
 Baker Hughes Holdings LLC Manufactures energy technologies | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | ||
Westlake Chlor-Vinyls Corp.
 Westlake Chlor-Vinyls Corp. Provides business services at non-commercial site | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member General Counsel | ||
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Provides life, disability and dental insurance services | Director/Board Member | ||
Halliburton Co.
 Halliburton Co. Provides products and services to the energy industry for exploring, developing & producing oil and natural gas | Director/Board Member Treasurer Director of Finance/CFO | ||
Valero Energy Corp.
 Valero Energy Corp. Engages in manufacturing and marketing of low-carbon liquid transportation fuels & petrochemical products | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
InterCept, Inc.
 InterCept, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides banking software and tools, architectures and information technology solutions | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
Lyondell Chemical Co.
 Lyondell Chemical Co. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a financing subsidiary/special purpose entity | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Royal Group, Inc.
 Royal Group, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Produces home improvement and building products | Building Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Texas Petrochemicals LP
 Texas Petrochemicals LP Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures petrochemicals | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
 Cheniere Energy Partners LP Gas DistributorsUtilities Develops, owns, transports, stores and operates the liquefied natural gas | Gas Distributors | Treasurer | |
Fidelity National Payment Services, Inc.
 Fidelity National Payment Services, Inc. Provides transaction-processing services | Director/Board Member | ||
Venture Global LNG, Inc.
 Venture Global LNG, Inc. Produces and exports liquefied natural gas | Director of Finance/CFO | ||
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| MALAYAN BANKING | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| KBR, INC. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Treasurer | |
Rice University
 Rice University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
Aurum Technology, Inc.
 Aurum Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides information technology solutions for community-based financial institutions | Packaged Software | President | |
ALLTEL Information Services, Inc.
 ALLTEL Information Services, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides document management services | Data Processing Services | President | |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Texas A&M University
 Texas A&M University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The University of Texas at Austin
 The University of Texas at Austin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Doctorate Degree Director/Board Member | |
The University of Arkansas
 The University of Arkansas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Wisconsin
 University of Wisconsin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Houston
 University of Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Houston Grand Opera Association, Inc.
 Houston Grand Opera Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides entertainment services | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WildCard Systems, Inc.
 WildCard Systems, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides electronic host based stored-value cards, virtual stored-value accounts, and internet payment products and services | Internet Software/Services | President | |
The National Petroleum Council
 The National Petroleum Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates national petroleum council | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG
Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and markets polyvinyl chloride products | Chemicals: Specialty | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Greater Houston Partnership Inc
 Greater Houston Partnership Inc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Central Houston, Inc.
 Central Houston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for business leaders and city officials | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Children's Museum, Inc.
 The Children's Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Children's Museum, Inc. operates as a children's museum. It is a play-based program that encourages and develops learning through each child's natural activities. The company was founded by Sharon Brier in 1980 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cheniere Energy Partners GP LLC
 Cheniere Energy Partners GP LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Engages in distribution of liquefied natural gas | Gas Distributors | Treasurer | |
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc.
 Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc. Part of JA Worldwide, Inc., Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas is a non-profit organization that aims to inspire and prepare young people for success in an economy through education, children and youth programs, charity, and achievements. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company offers various ways for individuals and organizations to get involved, including volunteering, donating, and participating in their programs. Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership, and resources to support learning, and partners with corporations and individuals to fund their programs for local students. The company has a strong focus on preparing students for a bright future, with alumni reporting that Junior Achievement played an important role in their decision to pursue further education and higher household income. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| PT LOTTE CHEMICAL TITAN TBK | Chemicals: Specialty | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
YMCA of Florida's First Coast
 YMCA of Florida's First Coast Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as nonprofit organization that provides youth development, living and social responsibility services | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
ProNet Solutions, Inc.
 ProNet Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology management solutions | Information Technology Services | President | |
Westlake Vinnolit Holdings GmbH
 Westlake Vinnolit Holdings GmbH MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Miscellaneous | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Maybank Philippines, Inc.
 Maybank Philippines, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Regional Banks | Chairman Chairman | |
Integrated Financial Solutions, Inc.
 Integrated Financial Solutions, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Integrated Financial Solutions utilizes both Fundamental and Technical Analysis. They generally advise the long-term purchase of mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and bonds to their clients. Long-term purchases are typically defined as the purchase of securities held for at least a year. Short-term purchases are typically defined as the selling of securities within one year of purchase. We may also use Short Sales Strategy on an occasional basis. Short Sales is typically defined as selling a security that the seller does not own but will repurchase eventually in an attempt to capitalize on an expected decline in the security’s price. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corp.
 Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corp. Manufactures polyvinyl chloride pipes | Director/Board Member President | ||
KIPP: Jacksonville Schools
 KIPP: Jacksonville Schools KIPP: Jacksonville Schools is a national non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools. KIPP: Jacksonville Schools has 209 schools in 20 states, educating nearly 90,000 students in elementary, middle, and high school. KIPP: Jacksonville Schools is dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities with the knowledge, skills, habits, and character for success in college and life. The company has three schools in Jacksonville, FL: KIPP Impact Middle School, KIPP VOICE Elementary, and KIPP Elementary. Currently, they educate more than 1,000 students and aim to grow to 2,000 students within the next four years. The company is based in Jacksonville, FL. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Guardian Life Insurance Co.
 Guardian Life Insurance Co. Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | ||
| TELLURIAN INC. | Treasurer | ||
| BAKER HUGHES COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | ||
| NEXTDECADE CORPORATION | Treasurer |
Statistics
International
| United States | 45 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Malaysia | 2 |
| Indonesia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Technology Services | 7 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Process Industries | 4 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 283 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 117 |
| Chairman | 81 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 54 |
| President | 50 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Hamad Kama Piah bin Che Othman | 39 |
| Mark Nunnelly | 35 |
| Douglas Foshee | 33 |
| Mohamed Ariffin bin Aton | 32 |
| John Baker | 30 |
| Michael Graff | 26 |
| Yuan Chao | 25 |
| Gary Norcross | 25 |
| Donald Young | 24 |
| Tat Wai Tan | 22 |
| Robert T. Blakely | 21 |
| Ruth Dreessen | 21 |
| Mohammed Salleh bin Hj Harun | 18 |
| E. William Barnett | 17 |
| David Lumpkins | 17 |
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