John Tu
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John Tu Net Worth

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John Tu, born in 1940 in Rolling Hills, California, is the President of Kingston Technology Corporation. He and his partner David Sun have been running the company, which produces storage and memory products, from a cubicle on the sales floor since 1987.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? President, Kingston Technology Corporation
Birth Year 1940
Birth Place Rolling Hills, California, United States
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Residence Rolling Hills, California
Alma mater B.S. Technische Hochschule Darmstadt
Occupation businessman
Known for co-founder of Kingston Technology
Spouse(s) married
Children 2

💰 Net worth: $6.7 Billion (2024)

John Tu, the President of Kingston Technology Corporation in the United States, is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the technology industry. With an estimated net worth of $6.7 billion in 2024, he has achieved remarkable success in his endeavors. Through his leadership, Kingston Technology has become a prominent player in the digital storage market, delivering innovative and reliable products to consumers worldwide. John Tu's wealth is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic business acumen, making him an influential figure in the tech sector.

2009 $2.5 Billion
2010 $2.6 Billion
2011 $2.8 Billion
2012 $2.6 Billion
2013 $4 Billion
2014 $4.8 Billion
2015 $4.2 Billion
2016 $5.3 Billion
2017 $5.3 Billion
2018 $6.37 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1982

In 1982, he co-founded Camintonn with David Sun. in 1986, they sold it for $6 million and founded Kingston Technology. In 1996, they sold 80 percent of the company to SoftBank for $1.5 billion, before buying it back in 1999 for $450 million.

2011

He has supported Erin Gruwell's Freedom Writers and the Freedom Writers Foundation. In 2011, he donated $1.2 million to give every first year medical student at UC Irvine an iPad.

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