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Rank #1329
TAIWANLogisticsShipping, airlines

Chang Kuo-Hua

Net Worth
$3.171B
+1.48% (24h)
Chang Kuo-Hua, a prominent figure in Taiwan's business landscape, is a 71-year-old billionaire with an estimated net worth of $3.0 billion as of 2024. His wealth stems primarily from his involvement in the shipping and airline industries. Chang holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Taipei University of Marine Technology. He is known for his leadership within the Evergreen Group. His career has involved leadership positions within the shipping, airlines, and hospitality sectors. Chang is married.

How to read Chang Kuo-Hua's profile

Public net-worth figures are estimates. They combine observable inputs—typically listed equity, disclosed transactions, and market prices—with editorial judgment where filings are incomplete (for example, private holdings, debt, or cross-holdings). For Chang Kuo-Hua, we anchor the narrative to Shipping and Shipping, airlines, then update the headline number as markets move. The chart on this page is meant to show trajectory, not a certified balance sheet.

When you see $3.171B alongside global rank #1329, interpret it as our best synthesis of widely cited ownership and price signals—not a claim about cash on hand. Estimates can diverge from other publishers because of different treatment of options, trusts, charitable vehicles, or illiquid assets. We document the general approach in methodology and welcome corrections via corrections.

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The Full Dossier

Early Life

Chang Kuo-Hua was born in Taiwan. Not much information is available regarding his early life and upbringing. He pursued higher education and graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Taipei University of Marine Technology.

Rise to Success

Chang Kuo-Hua's path to wealth and prominence is closely tied to the legacy of his father, Chang Yung-fa, the founder of the Evergreen Group. Upon his father's passing in 2016, Chang Kuo-Hua, along with his brothers, inherited stakes in various businesses, including EVA Airways and hotels. He is actively involved in the management of the Evergreen Group, particularly in the shipping and airline sectors.

Key Business Strategies

Chang Kuo-Hua is a director of the Evergreen Group. He appears determined to maintain Evergreen's position in the shipping industry and is involved in key strategic decisions, including fleet expansion.

Philanthropy

Details regarding Chang Kuo-Hua's specific philanthropic initiatives and amounts are not readily available in the provided search results.

Career Timeline

Ongoing

Director, Evergreen Group

Oversees strategic decisions and operations within the shipping, airlines, and hotels group.

2016

Inherited the Business

Inherited stakes in EVA Airways, hotels and Evergreen Marine Corporation after the death of his father Chang Yung-fa.

Key Business Ventures & Holdings

CompanyStakeValue
Evergreen Marine
China Airlines

Net Worth History

In-Depth Analysis

Early Life

Chang Kuo-Hua was born in Taiwan. Not much information is available regarding his early life and upbringing. He pursued higher education and graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Taipei University of Marine Technology.

Rise to Success

Chang Kuo-Hua's path to wealth and prominence is closely tied to the legacy of his father, Chang Yung-fa, the founder of the Evergreen Group. Upon his father's passing in 2016, Chang Kuo-Hua, along with his brothers, inherited stakes in various businesses, including EVA Airways and hotels. He is actively involved in the management of the Evergreen Group, particularly in the shipping and airline sectors.

Key Business Strategies

Chang Kuo-Hua is a director of the Evergreen Group. He appears determined to maintain Evergreen's position in the shipping industry and is involved in key strategic decisions, including fleet expansion.

Philanthropy

Details regarding Chang Kuo-Hua's specific philanthropic initiatives and amounts are not readily available in the provided search results.

Data Sources & Methodology

Figures for Chang Kuo-Hua are synthesized from the sources below and cross-checked against our net worth methodology. Estimates may lag market moves; see corrections to report discrepancies.