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John Chao
Director/Board Member at
WESTLAKE CORPORATION
Net worth: 968 553 $ as of 31/08/2026
Profile
John T.
Chao is Director, Senior VP-Strategy & Development at Westlake Corp.
since 2025 and Director at The Texas Tribune, Inc. since 2019.
Former roles include Managing Director & Senior Vice President at Westlake Innovations, Inc. from 2024 to 2025, Managing Director at Tanglewood Property Management Co., L L C from 2018 to 2021, Chief Operating Officer at New York Public Radio from 2017 to 2018, and Partner at McKinsey & Co., Inc. from 2004 to 2013.
Education includes undergraduate studies at William Marsh Rice University and an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WESTLAKE CORPORATION 0.01% | 16/03/2026 | 12,902 ( 0.01% ) | 968 553 $ | 31/08/2026 |
John Chao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WESTLAKE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 17/08/2018 |
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 | 29/08/2019 |
Former positions of John Chao
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Westlake Innovations, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/09/2025 |
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 | 28/02/2021 |
New York Public Radio
 New York Public Radio BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio stations | Chief Operating Officer | 01/10/2018 |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2013 |
Training of John Chao
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Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
100
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1st degree connections
8
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
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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