iKala Co-founder and Chairman Sega Cheng Named 2026 Jeffrey Koo Fellow
AI transformation company iKala announced that Co-founder and Chairman Sega Cheng has been named the sole 2026 recipient of the Jeffrey Koo Fellowship. The award honors individuals contributing to international exchange, recognizing Cheng's efforts in strengthening US-Taiwan ties and advancing AI infrastructure.
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AI transformation company iKala is pleased to announce that its Co-founder and Chairman, Sega Cheng, has been selected as the sole recipient of the 2026 Jeffrey Koo Fellowship. Prior to this, Cheng was also named a 2026 Eisenhower Fellow.
The Jeffrey Koo Fellowship was established in 2013 in partnership with the Eisenhower Fellowships to honor individuals who contribute to promoting international cooperation and cross-border mutual understanding.
The fellowship honors the legacy of the late Jeffrey Koo Sr., a legendary leader in Taiwan's financial and business sectors and long-time chairman of Taipei-based CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. Mr. Koo was widely recognized for his significant contributions to the development of international economic and business exchanges in Taiwan.
Cheng was selected as an Eisenhower Fellow in recognition of his initiatives to strengthen collaboration between Taiwan and the U.S. in the fields of AI, technology, and innovation. He advocates for stronger ties between industry, government, and academia while working to elevate Taiwan’s presence in global AI transformation and reliable AI infrastructure.
Commenting on the award, Cheng stated:
"I am deeply honored to receive the prestigious Jeffrey Koo Fellowship. I am merely a beneficiary of the hard work and international foundations laid by those who came before me. I express my deepest gratitude to the generations who supported Taiwan's development amidst challenging international and industrial environments. Through iKala’s AI transformation efforts, I will continue to contribute to fostering further collaboration and mutual understanding between Taiwan and the rest of the world."
About iKala
iKala is an AI transformation company that helps enterprises make faster and more advanced decisions by embedding AI and data at the core of their business operations. iKala provides comprehensive AI solutions, combining the company's first-party data with proprietary intelligence derived from global social signals to drive AI adoption.
Headquartered in Taiwan and operating globally, iKala serves over 1,000 enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, and more than 50,000 brands across over 190 countries.
The Jeffrey Koo Fellowship was established in 2013 in partnership with the Eisenhower Fellowships to honor individuals who contribute to promoting international cooperation and cross-border mutual understanding.
The fellowship honors the legacy of the late Jeffrey Koo Sr., a legendary leader in Taiwan's financial and business sectors and long-time chairman of Taipei-based CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. Mr. Koo was widely recognized for his significant contributions to the development of international economic and business exchanges in Taiwan.
Cheng was selected as an Eisenhower Fellow in recognition of his initiatives to strengthen collaboration between Taiwan and the U.S. in the fields of AI, technology, and innovation. He advocates for stronger ties between industry, government, and academia while working to elevate Taiwan’s presence in global AI transformation and reliable AI infrastructure.
Commenting on the award, Cheng stated:
"I am deeply honored to receive the prestigious Jeffrey Koo Fellowship. I am merely a beneficiary of the hard work and international foundations laid by those who came before me. I express my deepest gratitude to the generations who supported Taiwan's development amidst challenging international and industrial environments. Through iKala’s AI transformation efforts, I will continue to contribute to fostering further collaboration and mutual understanding between Taiwan and the rest of the world."
About iKala
iKala is an AI transformation company that helps enterprises make faster and more advanced decisions by embedding AI and data at the core of their business operations. iKala provides comprehensive AI solutions, combining the company's first-party data with proprietary intelligence derived from global social signals to drive AI adoption.
Headquartered in Taiwan and operating globally, iKala serves over 1,000 enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, and more than 50,000 brands across over 190 countries.
FAQ
ジェフリー・クー・フェローシップとはどのような賞ですか？
2013年にEisenhower Fellowshipsとの提携により設立された賞で、国際協力および国境を越えた相互理解の促進に貢献する人物を表彰するものです。
程世嘉氏が2026年度のフェローに選出された主な理由は？
AI、テクノロジー、イノベーション分野における台湾と米国の連携強化への取り組みや、信頼性の高いAIインフラ分野における台湾の存在感向上が評価されました。
iKalaはどのような事業を行っていますか？
iKalaは、企業がデータとAIを意思決定に活用することを支援するAIトランスフォーメーション企業です。包括的なAIソリューションを提供し、世界190カ国以上で1,000社以上の企業にサービスを提供しています。
程世嘉氏は他にどのようなフェローシップに選ばれていますか？
程世嘉氏は、今回の「ジェフリー・クー・フェローシップ」に加え、2026年度の「Eisenhower Fellowships」フェローにも選出されています。
ジェフリー・クー・フェローシップの名称の由来は何ですか？
台湾を代表する金融・実業界のリーダーであり、中信金控（CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd.）の会長を務めた故・辜濂松（Jeffrey Koo Sr.）氏の功績を称えて名付けられました。