Jason Chen joined Acer in 2014 as Corporate President and CEO, and since 2017 he has served as Chairman and CEO, leading the company's transformation and actively expanding into new business areas including AI, smart cities, cybersecurity, cloud services, and industrial computing. Under his leadership, Acer has established multiple growth engines and strengthened the Group’s overall resilience.
In 2024, Chen was named an Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Laureate in recognition of his leadership and professional achievements in the technology industry, as well as his outstanding contributions to the public good.
Before joining Acer, Chen held senior leadership positions at TSMC from 2005, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. During his tenure at TSMC, he played a key role in shaping the global semiconductor industry, overseeing corporate strategy, worldwide business development, and key customer relationships, while honing deep industry expertise and a global business perspective.
From 1991 to 2005, Chen worked at Intel, where he later served as Corporate Vice President. During this period, he developed extensive global operational experience and expertise in world-class branding and marketing strategy, with a strong track record in driving international market expansion and strategic supply chain collaboration. Prior to Intel, Chen worked at IBM Taiwan from 1988 to 1991.
Chen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management at Taiwan’s National Cheng Kung University. In addition, he holds an MBA degree from the University of Missouri, USA.
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