The Kanbawza (KBZ) Group of Companies is one of the largest privately owned, diversified groups of companies in Myanmar. The group comprises companies that are industry leaders in mining, banking, aviation, insurance, manufacturing, agriculture, real estate, trading, healthcare, tourism and hospitality. The group was founded by Aung Ko Win in 1994. Its core ethos is centred on strengthening Myanmar and its people. As it has its roots in a family business, the family's core values are integrated into the corporate values.