David Hamilton Koch (/ koʊk / KOHK; May 3, 1940 – August 23, 2019) was an American businessman, political activist, philanthropist, and chemical engineer. In 1970, he joined the family business: Koch Industries, the second largest privately held company in the United States.

David Hamilton Koch, longtime stockholder, director, and leader in Koch Industries, passed away on August 23, 2019 at age 79 after many years of fighting various illnesses. This is the story of his life and contributions to the company where he worked, the communities where he lived, and the lives that he touched.

Aug 23, 2019 · David H. Koch, an industrialist who amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune with his brother Charles and then joined him in pouring their riches into a powerful right-wing libertarian movement...

David Hamilton Koch was an American businessman who was a co-owner of Koch Industries, a conglomerate that is the second-largest privately held company in the United States. He also served as the company’s executive vice president.

Aug 23, 2019 · David Koch, the industrialist and libertarian who used his fortune to transform American politics while also donating more than $1 billion to philanthropic causes, has died. He was 79.

Aug 23, 2019 · NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaire industrialist David H. Koch, who with his older brother Charles poured a fortune into right-wing causes, transforming the American political landscape and shaping U.S. policies on such issues as climate change and government regulation, died Friday at 79.

Aug 23, 2019 · David Koch was the most vilified symbol of the billionaires who have turned 21st century politics their playground. He died at 79.

Aug 23, 2019 · David Koch, the industrialist and libertarian who used his fortune to transform American politics while also donating more than $1 billion to philanthropic causes, has died. He was 79.

David Hamilton Koch (/ ˈ k oʊ k /; May 3, 1940 – August 23, 2019) was an American businessman, philanthropist, political activist, and chemical engineer. He joined the family business Koch Industries. He became president of the subsidiary Koch Engineering in 1979. He became a co-owner of Koch Industries, with older brother Charles, in 1983 ...

Koch was the 1980 candidate for vice president of the United States from the United States Libertarian Party and helped finance the campaign. A cancer survivor, Koch has contributed at least $395 million to medical research causes and institutions between 1998 and 2012.