Billionaire Profile

Global Rank

#825

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Jeffrey Koo Jr

CEO, CTBC Financial Holding

Real-Time Net Worth

$4.91B

As of December 2025

Age

Source

Finance

Industry

finance-investments

Citizenship

Biography

Jeffrey Koo Jr. is a prominent figure in Taiwan's finance and investment industry, currently ranking as the 825th wealthiest person globally with a net worth of $4.91 billion. His primary source of wealth stems from his significant stake in CTBC Financial Holding, one of Taiwan's largest financial institutions. Koo, 61, is the fourth generation of the Koo family, who built their fortune in the 19th century. He has also been involved in philanthropy through the CTBC Charity Foundation. Koo's career includes a period as the chairman of CTBC Financial Holding and a significant role in the professional baseball scene in Taiwan. Notably, he was acquitted of insider trading charges in 2021 after a lengthy legal battle.

Wealth Over Time

Portfolio Holdings

CTBC Financial Holding

In-Depth Profile

Early Life and Education

Jeffrey Koo Jr. was born in 1964. He is the son of Jeffrey Koo Sr., who founded CTBC Financial Holding. Koo Jr. received his education at Soochow University in Taipei and later earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Rise to Success

Koo's career has been primarily in finance. He took on a leading role at CTBC Financial Holding, which was established by his father in 2002. Under Koo's leadership, Chinatrust group transformed into Chinatrust Financial in 2002, Taiwan's seventh-largest financial group. His global rank among billionaires is 817. He is #13 on Forbes' 2025 Taiwan's 50 Richest list.

Key Business Strategies

Koo focused on expanding CTBC's presence and services. He has also been involved in strategic acquisitions.

Philanthropy

Koo is involved in philanthropy through the CTBC Charity Foundation, established in 2004. He also launched a baseball project in 2014 to adopt and sponsor baseball teams.

Career Milestones

2002

Vice Chairman of CTBC Financial Holding Co

Took on a leadership role in CTBC Financial Holding, founded by his father.

2004

Established CTBC Charity Foundation

Founded the CTBC Charity Foundation to support disadvantaged children.

2022

President of the Baseball Federation of Asia

Elected president of the Baseball Federation of Asia

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Education and Poverty Alleviation

CTBC Charity Foundation

$XB

Supports disadvantaged children and families

Sports

Baseball Project

$XB

Launched a baseball project to adopt and sponsor six baseball teams

Controversies & Challenges

2005

Property Scandal

Sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison for a fraud case involving the sale of a building.

2006

Financial Irregularities

Indicted on charges of violating the Securities and Exchange Act and Banking Act.