Corporate Governance

Board of Directors

Diversity Policy Implementation Status

The composition of our company's Board of Directors is based on diversity considerations. It formulates appropriate diversity policies concerning its own operations, operational structure, and developmental needs, with a focus on the following two major aspects:


  1. Fundamental Criteria and Values: Gender, age, nationality, and culture, with a goal to have female directors occupy one-third of the total director positions.
  2. Professional Knowledge and Skills: Professional backgrounds (such as law, accounting, industry, finance, marketing, or technology), professional skills, and industry experience


Board members should possess the knowledge, skills, and qualities necessary to perform their duties effectively. To achieve the ideal goal of corporate governance, the overall capabilities that the board should have are as follows:

  1. Professional judgment skills
  2. Accounting and Financial Analysis Capability
  3. Business Management Capability
  4. Crisis Handling Capability
  5. Industry Knowledge
  6. International Market Insights
  7. Leadership Ability
  8. Decision-Making Capability


Board of directors diversity policy management goals:


  1. The number of independent directors shall be no less than one-third of the number of directors.
  2. The proportion of female directors should exceed one-third of the total number of directors.
  3. Directors who also serve as company executives (and employees) should not exceed one-third of the total directors.
  4. More than half of the independent directors should not serve more than three terms.
  5. There should be at least one director with a professional legal background.
  6. There should be at least one director with a marketing background.
  7. The board of directors should have younger members.


Related links: Board Diversity Policy
Implementation of diversity among board members
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2023

Appointment Information

The company's board of directors consists of seven to nine members, and director elections are conducted according to Article 192-1 of the Company Act, utilizing a candidate nomination system. Directors are selected from the list of director nominees by the shareholders' meeting, and their term is three years, with the possibility of consecutive reappointment. Among the aforementioned director positions, the number of independent directors must not be less than three. The requirements for professional qualifications, shareholding, concurrent positions, nomination and selection procedures, and other matters related to independent directors are in accordance with the regulations established by the competent securities authority.


Related links: Director Election Methods

Director selection information
List of Director Nominees PDF
List of Elected Directors PDF

Board Members

  • Chairman: Tim Chen

    • Place of birth: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Male 
    • First election date: November 5, 1997
    • Election (appointment) date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Master of Information Engineering, University of Mississippi, United States
    • Former IBM programmer
    • The chairman of Billion Electric Co., Ltd., Billion Watts Co., Ltd., and the CEO of VGwatt Energy Co., Ltd.
    • Over 5 years of working experience in business, finance and corporate business, with professional experience and abilities in business leadership, marketing, operation management and strategic planning, etc.

  • Director: Elsa Chang

    • Place of birth: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Female
    • First election date: May 29, 2024
    • Election (appointment) date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Faculty of Law, National Chengchi University
    • Former associate manager of Taiwan Cooperative Bank
    • Former CFO of Tatung Company
    • GM of Billion Electric Co., Ltd.
    • Professional experience and ability in business management, accounting and financial analysis, operational judgment, leadership and decision-making, and IT research and development
  • Director: Pederson Chen

    • Nationality or Registration: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Male
    • Initial Appointment Date: June 7, 2023
    • Appointment Date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Master of Business, National Taiwan University
    • Former senior partner of KPMG, the chief accountant of the electronics and semiconductor industry, and the director and CEO of the financial research and education foundation of the foundation
    • General manager of Sino-American Silicon Products Inc.
    • Over 5 years of working experience in finance, accounting or corporate business, and have rich practical experience in accounting, financial analysis and risk management
  • Director: Cliff Wong

    • Place of birth: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Male
    • First election date: May 29, 2024
    • Election (appointment) date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Master of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University
    • Former counsel at Winston & Strawn LLP
    • The principal lawyer of Hongqi Law Office
    • Over 5 years of experience in risk management, IT, leadership and decision-making
  • Director: Isan Ko

    • Place of birth: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Female
    • First election date: May 29, 2024
    • Election (appointment) date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Master of Harvard Law School, United States
    • Former Vice President of Global Trusts, BNY Mellon, Hong Kong Branch
    • Principal lawyer of Likai Law Office
    • Over 5 years of experience in risk management, IT, leadership and decision-making

  • Director: Yu-Chang Hung

    • Place of birth: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Male
    • First election date: May 29, 2024
    • Election (appointment) date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Master of Management, MBA od National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    • The chairman and GM of Maohong Power
    • Over 5 years of working experience in finance, accounting or corporate business, and practical experience in accounting, financial analysis and risk management
  • Independent Director: Yung-Yen Chen

    • Place of birth: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Male
    • First election date: June 27, 2022
    • Election (appointment) date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Ph.D. in Finance, Nova University, United States
    • Assistant professor of the Department of International Trade, Chinese Culture University
    • Specializing in finance, risk management and other professional affairs
  • Independent Director: Jeng-Ywan Jeng

    • Place of birth: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Male
    • First election date: May 29, 2024
    • Election (appointment) date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Ph.D. in Laser Processing, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, University of Liverpool
    • Former Senior Counselor of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    • Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    • Specializing in mechanical engineering, IT and other professional affairs

  • Independent Director: Jeffrey Shih-Jey Chen

    • Place of birth: Republic of China (Taiwan)
    • Gender: Male
    • First election date: May 29, 2024
    • Election (appointment) date: May 29, 2024
    • Term: 3 years

    Qualifications

    • Ph.D. in Institute of European Studies, School of International Studies, Tamkang University
    • Secretary and counsel of the Chinese Arbitration Association
    • Over 5 years of experience in risk management, IT, leadership and decision-making


Attendance and Education of Directors

(Link to the "Open Information Observatory" webpage.)

After entering, please select the listed company, then find the code 3027, and then press the "Details" button to display


Liability Insurance

To establish a robust corporate governance mechanism, mitigate the legal and financial liabilities of the company's management, and prudently reduce unknown risks assumed by the company, the company has obtained Directors and Officers Liability Insurance.

Underwriting company: Tokio Marine Newa Insurance Co., Ltd.

Coverage Period: March 16, 2023–March 16, 2024

Insurance amount: USD 6,000,000 (as stipulated in the insurance contract)

Insurance Contract


Performance Evaluation

The "Board of Directors' Performance Evaluation was approved by the board on November 8, 2019. Article 3 stipulates that the board must internally assess its performance annually and complete it by the end of the first quarter of the following year. Additionally, an independent professional organization or a team of external experts should conduct an evaluation once every three years.

On December 13, 2022, the "Taiwan Investor Relations Institute" an external expert, provided the Board of Directors with a performance evaluation certificate. The external consultant performance evaluation for the year 2022, as well as the performance evaluation of the company's board members and functional committees, was reported to the board on March 14, 2023.


Related links: Board of Directors Performance Evaluation Methods, Individual Performance Evaluation of The Audit Committee, Individual Performance Evaluation of The Compensation Committee, Individual Performance Evaluation of The Nominating Committee

Board of directors and functional committee members' performance evaluation results External experts issue certifications for board performance evaluations
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Board of Directors and Executives Performance Evaluation and Compensation Policy

In accordance with Article 24, the company shall pay remuneration to the directors when they perform their duties for the company, regardless of the operating profit or loss. The remuneration and travel expenses of the chairman and directors shall be authorized by the board of directors, in accordance with the degree of participation and the value of the contribution, with reference to usual industry standards, in accordance with Article 25. In the event of profits in the financial year, the company shall allocate no more than 3% of the profit for director remuneration in accordance with Article 29 of the company's articles.

The remuneration for company executives is determined based on the company's annual operating results, financial condition, business operations, and individual job performance. Performance bonuses are granted based on performance evaluation results, in accordance with the "Employee Performance Management Regulations". The compensation system is reviewed in a timely manner based on actual business conditions and relevant laws. In the event of profits in the financial year, the company shall allocate no less than 2% of the profits for employee remuneration in accordance with Article 29 of the company's articles of incorporation.

The composition of the remuneration paid by the company is determined according to the regulations of the Compensation Committee, including cash compensation, stock options,


Related links: Nomination Committee Organizational Regulations, Compensation Committee Organizational Regulations, Board of Directors Performance Evaluation Regulations

Board and Executive Performance Evaluation and Compensation Policy
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2022 PDF
2021 PDF

Resolutions

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