William Edwin "Chip" Connor II (born 1949) is a Japanese-born Hong Kong-based American businessman[2] and car collector.
William E. Connor II | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Edwin Connor 1949 or 1950 (age 73–74)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Stanford University Santa Clara University University of Southern California[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, CEO |
| Known for | Car collector |
| Spouse | Jacque Connor |
| Children | 3 sons |
Early life edit
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",[2] and moved the company's headquarters to Hong Kong in 1985.[3]
Connor has an MBA from the University of Southern California[1] and a JD from the University of Santa Clara.[3]
Career edit
Connor is the Chairman and CEO of William E. Connor and Associates.[4][2] 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.[3]
Personal life edit
With his wife Jacque, he has three sons.[2] 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.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c Tanzer, Andrew (19 March 2001). "The quiet (and very powerful) American". Forbes.
- ^ a b c d "About William E Connor". Tatler Asia. 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "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.