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John Chao
Director/Board Member at
WESTLAKE CORPORATION
Net worth: 941 846 $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
John T.
Chao is currently a Non-Independent Director at Westlake Corp.
since 2018 and a Director at The Texas Tribune, Inc. since 2019.
Formerly, Mr. Chao was Managing Director at Tanglewood Property Management Co., L L C from 2018 to 2021, Managing Director & Senior Vice President at Westlake Innovations, Inc. from 2024 to 2025, Partner at McKinsey & Co., Inc. from 2004 to 2013, and Chief Operating Officer at New York Public Radio from 2017 to 2018.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from William Marsh Rice University and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WESTLAKE CORPORATION 0.01% | 2026-03-15 | 12,902 ( 0.01% ) | 941 846 $ | 2026-06-29 |
John Chao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WESTLAKE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-16 |
The Texas Tribune, Inc.
 The Texas Tribune, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates charitable organization to promote civic engagement through original, explanatory journalism and public events | Director/Board Member | 2019-08-28 |
Former positions of John Chao
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Westlake Innovations, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-08-31 |
Tanglewood Property Management Co., L L C
 Tanglewood Property Management Co., L L C Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Tanglewood Property Management Co., L L C is a privately-owned real estate investment and American management company established in 1982. The company is based in Houston. It specializes in acquiring and managing commercial office and multifamily properties, overseeing a portfolio that includes office buildings, apartment units, and land totaling around 2 million square feet. The company focuses on operational efficiency, tenant value, and corporate social responsibility initiatives in energy efficiency, education, health, and community support. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-02-27 |
New York Public Radio
 New York Public Radio BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio stations | Chief Operating Officer | 2018-09-30 |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-12-31 |
Training of John Chao
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Connections
100
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1st degree connections
8
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Westlake Corp.
 Westlake Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies essential materials and housing & infrastructure products | Process Industries |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
Rice University
 Rice University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance |
New York Public Radio
New York Public Radio BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio stations | Consumer Services |
The Texas Tribune, Inc.
The Texas Tribune, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates charitable organization to promote civic engagement through original, explanatory journalism and public events | Commercial Services |
Tanglewood Property Management Co., L L C
Tanglewood Property Management Co., L L C Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Tanglewood Property Management Co., L L C is a privately-owned real estate investment and American management company established in 1982. The company is based in Houston. It specializes in acquiring and managing commercial office and multifamily properties, overseeing a portfolio that includes office buildings, apartment units, and land totaling around 2 million square feet. The company focuses on operational efficiency, tenant value, and corporate social responsibility initiatives in energy efficiency, education, health, and community support. | Finance |
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