Early Life
Angelo Koo is a fourth-generation member of the Koo family, a prominent family in Taiwan. The Koos Group, which the family founded, initially built its wealth in camphor, salt, sugar, and land. Angelo's family has a long history of involvement in business and finance in Taiwan.
Rise to Success
Angelo Koo's career is primarily centered on finance. He holds a significant stake in KGI Financial Holding (formerly China Development Financial Holding), a major financial services firm in Taiwan. He serves as the chairman and CEO of CDIB Capital Group. Under his leadership, KGI Financial Holding took Taiwan's China Life Insurance private in 2021 and rebranded it as KGI Life. He was also the former President of KGI Financial Holding.
Key Business Strategies
Koo's success is tied to his leadership at CDIB Capital Group. He has focused on expanding financial services, building on the foundation laid by his family. His strategic decisions have been central to the firm's growth and its ability to adapt to the changing financial landscape in Taiwan and the broader Asian market.
Philanthropy
Angelo Koo is involved in philanthropy through the CDF Foundation, which he chairs. The foundation has supported education and various charitable programs. He believes that education is the most valuable form of investment. The foundation has provided scholarships for vocational high school students and has also supported programs for students with artistic potential, as well as sponsoring programs for underprivileged students.