Chimei Corporation Succession: Hsu Chia-chang Vows to Continue Hsu Wen-lung's Legacy
Hsu Chia-chang, the only son of Chimei Corporation founder Hsu Wen-lung, has officially taken over as Chairman. Despite his previously low profile, Hsu has spent years gaining experience across various sectors and now aims to lead the group by upholding his father's spirit while focusing on organizational talent.
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Chimei Corporation has announced that Hsu Chia-chang, the only son of founder Hsu Wen-lung, has assumed the position of Chairman. Although Hsu Chia-chang previously carried the aura of a "scion," he has maintained a low profile and rarely appeared in public. After years of honing his skills within the Chimei Group, he has officially taken the helm, hoping to carry on the spirit of Hsu Wen-lung and move the company forward.
Chimei Corporation arranged a joint interview for Hsu Chia-chang today. At 62, this was his first close-up interaction with the media, where he explained the decision-making process behind the succession and his future management philosophy. Upon arriving at the venue, he appeared relaxed, with a physique and demeanor reminiscent of his late father, Hsu Wen-lung, and his slightly humorous tone also echoed his father's style from years past.
The last time Hsu Chia-chang appeared at a public event was on January 28, when he attended the opening of the "Pharaoh: King of Egypt" special exhibition, a collaboration between the Chimei Museum and the British Museum, in his capacity as Director of the Chimei Museum. Before taking over as Director of the Chimei Museum in 2021, he had almost no public exposure.
Chimei Corporation is a typical family business. During his time at the helm, Hsu Wen-lung rarely mentioned Hsu Chia-chang to the outside world. After stepping down in 2005, he handed over the reins to his brother-in-law, Liao Chin-hsiang, and in 2012, his cousin, Hsu Chun-hua, took over. To the outside world, Hsu Chia-chang remained a stranger and a mysterious name.
"I had a great teacher named Hsu Wen-lung," said Hsu Chia-chang. He noted that while some might have been surprised by his appointment as Chairman given that he had not been in the core of the group, he had often followed his father to the factory as a child and even brought chemical raw materials home to conduct experiments with him, making him very familiar with the environment.
He stated that after completing his studies, his father required him to gain experience at the grassroots level. He interned at a Japanese trading company and was responsible for evaluating Chimei Corporation's overseas plant construction plans. Having spent time abroad and participating in the business when Chimei expanded into the panel industry, he feels a sense of mission in taking over as Chairman, supported by the recommendation of former Chairman Hsu Chun-hua.
After finishing his overseas assignments, Hsu Chia-chang returned to Taiwan in 2001 to found New Vision Technology, which is currently responsible for the production and sales of Chimei home appliances. After years of hard work in the home appliance industry, he joined the board of Chimei Corporation as a director in 2013. He became Director of the Chimei Museum in 2021, joined the board of the Chimei Medical Foundation in 2022, became Vice Chairman in 2024, and also assumed the chairmanship of the Tainan City Chimei Culture Foundation in 2024.
Hsu Wen-lung once said, "There is no such thing as forever in business. What exists forever are my museum and my hospital." Hsu Chia-chang has quietly taken on the dreams and social responsibilities of his father.
Hsu Chia-chang said his father possessed strong thinking ability, willpower, and high-efficiency execution. He cannot work two days a week and go fishing for the other five like his father did. Every manager has a different style, and he hopes to base his management on organizational talent, maximize team potential, and continue the Chimei spirit to keep the group moving forward.
Chimei Corporation arranged a joint interview for Hsu Chia-chang today. At 62, this was his first close-up interaction with the media, where he explained the decision-making process behind the succession and his future management philosophy. Upon arriving at the venue, he appeared relaxed, with a physique and demeanor reminiscent of his late father, Hsu Wen-lung, and his slightly humorous tone also echoed his father's style from years past.
The last time Hsu Chia-chang appeared at a public event was on January 28, when he attended the opening of the "Pharaoh: King of Egypt" special exhibition, a collaboration between the Chimei Museum and the British Museum, in his capacity as Director of the Chimei Museum. Before taking over as Director of the Chimei Museum in 2021, he had almost no public exposure.
Chimei Corporation is a typical family business. During his time at the helm, Hsu Wen-lung rarely mentioned Hsu Chia-chang to the outside world. After stepping down in 2005, he handed over the reins to his brother-in-law, Liao Chin-hsiang, and in 2012, his cousin, Hsu Chun-hua, took over. To the outside world, Hsu Chia-chang remained a stranger and a mysterious name.
"I had a great teacher named Hsu Wen-lung," said Hsu Chia-chang. He noted that while some might have been surprised by his appointment as Chairman given that he had not been in the core of the group, he had often followed his father to the factory as a child and even brought chemical raw materials home to conduct experiments with him, making him very familiar with the environment.
He stated that after completing his studies, his father required him to gain experience at the grassroots level. He interned at a Japanese trading company and was responsible for evaluating Chimei Corporation's overseas plant construction plans. Having spent time abroad and participating in the business when Chimei expanded into the panel industry, he feels a sense of mission in taking over as Chairman, supported by the recommendation of former Chairman Hsu Chun-hua.
After finishing his overseas assignments, Hsu Chia-chang returned to Taiwan in 2001 to found New Vision Technology, which is currently responsible for the production and sales of Chimei home appliances. After years of hard work in the home appliance industry, he joined the board of Chimei Corporation as a director in 2013. He became Director of the Chimei Museum in 2021, joined the board of the Chimei Medical Foundation in 2022, became Vice Chairman in 2024, and also assumed the chairmanship of the Tainan City Chimei Culture Foundation in 2024.
Hsu Wen-lung once said, "There is no such thing as forever in business. What exists forever are my museum and my hospital." Hsu Chia-chang has quietly taken on the dreams and social responsibilities of his father.
Hsu Chia-chang said his father possessed strong thinking ability, willpower, and high-efficiency execution. He cannot work two days a week and go fishing for the other five like his father did. Every manager has a different style, and he hopes to base his management on organizational talent, maximize team potential, and continue the Chimei spirit to keep the group moving forward.
FAQ
What is the future management direction of Chimei Corporation?
Under the new leadership of Hsu Chia-chang, the company will focus on talent-based organization and team potential.