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Min Hwan Kao
Chairman at
GARMIN LTD.
Net worth: 4 246 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Min Hwan Kao is a businessperson who founded Garmin Corp. and who has been at the helm of 6 different companies. Currently, Dr. Kao is Executive Chairman for Garmin Ltd. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Garmin USA, Inc. and Chairman of Garmin Corp. (both are subsidiaries of Garmin Ltd.). Dr. Kao is also on the board of 8 other companies. In the past Dr. Kao was Chairman of Garmin International, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Garmin AT, Inc. and Executive Chairman for Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Dr. Kao received a doctorate and a graduate degree from the University of Tennessee and an undergraduate degree from National Taiwan University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GARMIN LTD. 9.41% | 2026-06-10 | 18,153,310 ( 9.41% ) | 4 246 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Min Hwan Kao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GARMIN LTD. | Chairman | 2000-07-31 |
Garmin Corp.
 Garmin Corp. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Manufactures smart watches, sporting, fitness, outdoor recreation goods and automotive products | Founder | 1989-09-30 |
Garmin International, Inc.
 Garmin International, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures navigation, communications and information devices | Director/Board Member | 1991-03-31 |
Garmin Canada, Inc.
 Garmin Canada, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides research and development of proprioceptive devices using inertial and wireless technology | Director/Board Member | 2006-11-30 |
Garmin NV | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
Garmin USA, Inc.
 Garmin USA, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Provides navigation, communications and information devices, which are enabled by GPS technology | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-11-30 |
Garmin Singapore Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2006-07-31 |
Digital Cyclone, Inc.
 Digital Cyclone, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides weather information via wireless cellular technology | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
Garmin Spain SLU | Director/Board Member | 2007-10-31 |
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Training of Min Hwan Kao
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
28
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Garmin Ltd.
 Garmin Ltd. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures global positioning and navigation systems | Electronic Technology |
Garmin International, Inc.
Garmin International, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures navigation, communications and information devices | Electronic Technology |
University of Tennessee
 University of Tennessee Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Taiwan University
 National Taiwan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Garmin Canada, Inc.
Garmin Canada, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides research and development of proprioceptive devices using inertial and wireless technology | Electronic Technology |
Digital Cyclone, Inc.
Digital Cyclone, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides weather information via wireless cellular technology | Communications |
Garmin USA, Inc.
Garmin USA, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Provides navigation, communications and information devices, which are enabled by GPS technology | Electronic Technology |
Garmin AT, Inc.
 Garmin AT, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops advanced aviation technologies such as differential GPS, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) and flat-panel cockpit displays | Electronic Technology |
Garmin Corp.
Garmin Corp. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Manufactures smart watches, sporting, fitness, outdoor recreation goods and automotive products | Consumer Durables |
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures, and markets navigation and communications equipment | Electronic Technology |
Garmin BV
 Garmin BV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and provides technological solutions for the marine and aviation industries | Technology Services |
Garmin NV | |
Garmin Singapore Pte Ltd. | |
Garmin Spain SLU | |
Garmin Iberia SA
 Garmin Iberia SA Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes consumer products | Distribution Services |
Garmin Italia SRL
 Garmin Italia SRL Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes consumer products | Distribution Services |
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