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    C.C. Wei

    Vice Chairman and CEO at TTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
    Board
    Since June 4, 2024
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from National Chiao Tung University and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Yale University.
    Tenure
    Joined TSMC in 1998 and has held multiple executive roles including Senior Vice President of Operations I (2005–2008), Senior Vice President of Mainstream Technology Business (2008–2009), Senior Vice President of Business Development (2009–2012), Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer (2012–2013), President and Co-Chief Executive Officer (2013–2018), and currently serves as Vice Chairman and CEO.

    Also at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

    CH
    Cliff Hou
    Senior Vice President of Europe & Asia Sales and Deputy Co-COO
    KZ
    Kevin Zhang
    Senior Vice President of Business Development and Deputy Co-COO
    RC
    Rick Cassidy
    Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy Development and Chairman of TSMC Arizona

    About

    Dr. C.C. Wei is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, presently leading as the Vice Chairman and CEO at TSMC. His professional journey began when he joined TSMC in 1998, and over the years he has ascended through a series of pivotal roles that have contributed significantly to the company's growth and technological leadership.

    Grounded in a robust technical education, he holds both a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Yale University and a combined Bachelor's and Master's in Electrical Engineering from National Chiao Tung University, forming the foundation for his expertise and strategic insights in the industry.

    Over his career, he has demonstrated noteworthy leadership in roles ranging from Senior Vice President of Operations to President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, thereby playing a critical role in driving operational excellence and innovation at TSMC.

    In addition to his executive responsibilities, his service as the Chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association underscores his commitment to advancing the broader semiconductor sector and fostering industry-wide growth.

    $TSM Performance Under C.C. Wei

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    TSMC President and Co-Chief Executive Officer November 2013 to June 2018
    TSMC Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer March 2012 to November 2013
    TSMC Senior Vice President of Business Development 2009 to 2012
    TSMC Senior Vice President of Mainstream Technology Business 2008 to 2009
    TSMC Senior Vice President of Operations I 2005 to 2008
    TSMC Various executive positions at Fabs and Operations organization 1998 to 2005
    Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. Senior Vice President of Technology N/A
    STMicroelectronics N.V. Senior Manager for Logic and SRAM technology development N/A