Andre Koo

Andre Koo

Andre Koo (#730)

  • $ 6 B
  • Financial services
  • Taiwan
  • M
  • 58 Years

About Me

Andre Koo is the honorary chairman of Chailease Holding, an equipment-leasing outfit operating in Taiwan, mainland China and Southeast Asia. Chailease comprises over 70 companies with 10,000 employees. It operates in Taiwan, mainland China and 12 other countries and regions. He is the fourth-generation of the Koo Family that founded the Koos Group in the 19th century and first made their fortune in camphor, salt, sugar and land. Andre's brothers, Jeffrey Koo Jr. and Angelo Koo, are also billionaires and own stakes in Taiwan's financial giants CTBC Financial Holding and China Development Financial Holding, respectively. Andre, his father and his sons Andre Jr. and Matthew are all graduates of NYU's Stern School of Business. Andre sits on the NYU board of trustees and is chairman emeritus of the Stern executive board.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Andre Koo’s rise and global influence.

  • #762   Billionaires (2026)
  • #11   Taiwan's 50 Richest (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Andre Koo’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.7B (May 4, 2026)