William 'Bill' I. Koch is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and CEO of Oxbow Group, a massive privately held conglomerate specializing in energy, mining, and commodities trading. His career is rooted in elite chemical engineering, resource extraction, and high-stakes corporate disputes.

Koch holds a B.S., M.S., and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His philosophical approach centers on resource control, technological excellence, and long-term commitment to industrial assets (leveraging his scientific background). His structural wealth originated from his stake in Koch Industries, which he sold to his brothers, Charles and David Koch.

• Oxbow Group (Founder & CEO): The core private asset, a major global player in coal, petroleum coke, and resource mining/trading.
• Resource Pioneer: His success is built on scale logistics and dominating the global market for essential industrial commodities.
• Academic Background: He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from MIT.
• Controversy/Crisis: He engaged in a long and public legal feud with his brothers, Charles and David Koch, over the control and ownership of Koch Industries.

Dr. William Koch's strategic genius was his commitment to high-capital resource assets. He inherited a stake in Koch Industries but was forced out following a bitter legal dispute with his brothers, securing a substantial settlement. 1984: Oxbow Group. He founded Oxbow Group, successfully building it into a global force by specializing in mining, commodity trading, and energy. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the scale management of resource commodities globally.

He remains Founder and CEO, guiding the company's continuous expansion and technological modernization. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global resource, mining, and industrial sectors.

William Koch's social impact stems from Oxbow Group's role in providing essential commodities (coal, petroleum coke) for global industrial processes. His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives, often focused on maritime education and medical research. His interest in sailing led him to fund and lead the America³ team, which won the America's Cup in 1992.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

William Koch maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global industrial sector.

Residing in Palm Beach, Florida, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, resource management, and motorsports.