Jason Chang
Jason Chang | |
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| Born | May 18, 1944 Wenzhou |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) |
Jason Chang Chien-Sheng (; born 18 May 1944) is a billionaire entrepreneur of Taiwanese-Singaporean descent and serves as the chairman of Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE), a company headquartered in Taiwan. By 2024, Forbes ranked him #417 among the world’s wealthiest individuals, estimating his net worth at approximately US$6.6 billion.
In September 2015, Chang was honored with the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) Award in recognition of his pivotal role in advancing and commercializing copper wire technology utilized in integrated circuit assembly.
Originating from Wenzhou, Jason Chang is a father to three children: Danielle, Rutherford, and Madeline. Their creative career paths were influenced by their mother, Ching Ping Chang, who works professionally as an interior designer.
Recognition
In December 2013, following a penalty of NT$600,000 (around US$20,300) levied by the Kaohsiung City Government due to water contamination from untreated effluent discharged by an ASE facility in southern Taiwan, Chang issued a formal public apology.
He has been awarded honorary doctorates from National Sun Yat-sen University in November 2018 and National Cheng Kung University in July 2022.