Richard Kinder

Richard Kinder

Richard Kinder (#242)

  • $ 13 B
  • Pipelines
  • United States
  • M
  • 81 Years

About Me

Richard Kinder chairs oil and gas pipeline giant Kinder Morgan, one of the largest U.S. energy infrastructure firms, which owns or operates 79,000 miles of pipeline. He cofounded Kinder Morgan in 1997 after stepping down as president of energy and commodities firm Enron Corp. Kinder stepped down as CEO of Kinder Morgan in 2015. His Kinder Foundation funds education, urban green space and quality of life initiatives in Houston. In May 2025, he and his wife pledged $150 million to Texas Children's Hospital and MD Anderson to create the Kinder Children's Cancer Center, with the goal of ending childhood cancer.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #232   Billionaires (2026)
  • #108   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $12.8B (May 4, 2026)