The definitive list of people shaping Asia
Singer and music producer
This superstar of Mandopop has become the voice of indigenous representation, LGBTQ rights, and gender equality
Founder, Perfect Corp
Alice Chang, Perfect Corp. founder and CEO, brings AI & AR digital tech innovations to the fashion and beauty industries
President, Taiwan Design Research Institute
Ahead of Taiwan’s impressive design boom, Chi Yi Chang was a staunch advocate of aesthetics as an instrument for local development
Principal Architect, Bio-Architecture Formosana
Rethinking design through biological intelligence, Ching Hwa Chang creates spaces that nurture both humans and the Earth
Founder, Starlux Airlines
Guo Wei Chang, the formerly embattled airline heir, takes to the skies in his own rocketship
Artist, Host, Actor, Entrepreneur
In an industry dominated by male hosts, Hsiao Yen Chang has outlasted them all
Chairman, Treasure Dragon Corp
Treasure Dragon Corp leader Lily Chang advocates for better, thoughtful design to make homes for future generations
Chairman, Cosmos Hotels & Resorts
Mao Song Chang transforms Cosmos Hotels & Resorts into a successful lifestyle brand
Founder, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
At the age of 56, Morris Chang founded what would be the largest semiconductor company in the world
CEO and founder, LDC Hotels & Resorts
Hotel magnate Nelson Chang brings his vision of luxury to cities across Italy and Taiwan
Chairwoman and artist, TSMC Charity Foundation
Artist Sophie Chang is dedicated to establishing a network of “love and care” through volunteerism
Actress, Screenwriter, Film director
Sylvia Chang, the inimitable auteur, brings power and insight to her female characters
Founder, Books Com Co., Ltd
With his constant innovations in the e-commerce realm, Books.com.tw founder Terry Chang is always on to the next chapter
Chairman, Evergreen Marine Corp
Yan Yi Chang, chairman of Evergreen Marine Corp, predicts smooth sailing in the coming year
Executive director, Fubon CE Foundation
Ai Ling Chen provides a platform for the education of future generations
Chairman, Namchow Group
By focusing on Namchow’s core business, Alfred Chen has dominated regional markets
Honorary Chairman, Jih Sun Financial Holding Co., Ltd
Founder and honorary chairman Edward Chen continues to steer Jih Sun Financial Holding Co., Ltd into the future of finance with his decades of experience
Co-founder and CEO, Trend Micro
Eva Chen, one of the three most powerful Taiwanese women in tech, is also a global cybersecurity leader
Deputy General Manager and Culinary Director, Gloria Hotel Group
Fudy Chen takes food from his farm to Taiwan’s most in-demand tables
Chairman, EVA Airways
Hsien Hung Chen, the new chairman of EVA Airways, looks to be the wind beneath Taiwan’s wings
Music producer, stage director, Young Hope Entertainment
Isaac Chen, the Ace Producer of Taiwan, keeps the music alive during the pandemic
Founder, Chairman, Poya
Jian Zao Chen, the low-key founder of Poya, built an empire from hair accessories
Vice Chairman, CEO, Gloria Hotel Group
Hotelier John Chen reinvigorates family-run Gloria Hotel Group with a retail empire
Founder and chef, Le Côté LM
The spirit of Le Moût lives on in Le Côté LM, by Chef Lan Shu Chen, Asia’s Best Female Chef 2014
Founder and CEO, KKDay
Through travel-experience platform KKDay, highly curated experiences are within reach
President, Hop Lion Feather Works Corp.
Olle Chen is taking over Hop Lion Feather Works, a century-old family business
Chairman, Yageo
Pierre Chen, one of the wealthiest men in Taiwan, finds escape from the incessant pressure of business in art
Chairman, Wan Hai Lines
Po Ting Chen of Wan Hai Lines sails on the waves of the container shipping boom
Founder, Living Water Social Ventures
Ray Chen has been involved in the business development of numerous social enterprise companies since 2007
Director, Mandarin Florist
For Sarah Chen, floral art is an expression of life, elegance, and expectations
Chairman, Founder, FitnessFactory
FitnessFactory founder Shang Yi Chen champions sports and wellness in Taiwan