| William E. Connor II | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Edwin Connor 1949 or 1950 (age 74–75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Stanford University Santa Clara University University of Southern California |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, CEO |
| Known for | Car collector |
| Spouse | Jacque Connor |
| Children | 3 sons |
William Edwin "Chip" Connor II (born 1949) is a Japanese-born Hong Kong–based American businessman and car collector.
Early life
Connor was born in 1949. His father, William E. Connor, started the eponymous William E. Connor & Associates in Japan in 1949 after the Second World War. According to Tatler, Connor "took over the family business in Tokyo in the mid-1980s", and moved the company's headquarters to Hong Kong in 1985.
Connor has an MBA from the University of Southern California and a JD from the University of Santa Clara.
Career
Connor is the Chairman and CEO of William E. Connor and Associates. In 2013 Forbes estimated his net worth at US$1.03 billion; he had previously been ranked as high as 359 on the Forbes 400 in 2011.
Personal life
With his wife Jacque, he has three sons. Connor has a significant vintage car collection including a Ferrari 250 SWB and a 250 GTO and vintage Porsche and Alfa Romeos. Connor has competed in the Porsche Infineon Carrera Cup Asia and has provided Ferrari for the Le Mans 24 Hours race.
References
- ^ Tanzer, Andrew (19 March 2001). "The quiet (and very powerful) American". Forbes.
- ^ "About William E Connor". Tatler Asia. 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "William Connor, II". Forbes. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- "#22 William E. Connor II - Forbes.com". www.forbes.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2011.
- "Robb 50 Connoisseurs: William E. Connor". Robb Report. October 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2016.