Co-Founder, COO, Kingston Technology
WHY: Co-leader of OC’s top memory products maker for computer, consumer electronics. Wealth estimated at $4.8B, No. 5 among area executives.
RECENT: Part of consortium of global giants that acquired Toshiba’s flash memory business for $18B. Will boost related work at Kingston, maker of USB, flash and other devices.
NOTABLE: Irvine resident. The David and Diana Sun Foundation, founded in 2001, contributes toward education and healthcare, mainly in Taiwan.