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    Cliff Hou

    Senior Vice President of Europe & Asia Sales and Deputy Co-COO at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
    Since March 1, 2024
    Education
    Holds a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Syracuse University.
    Tenure
    Joined TSMC in 1997 and held multiple roles including Senior Director of Design and Technology Platform, Vice President of Research & Development/ Design and Technology Platform, then Vice President and Senior Vice President in Research & Development and Technology Development, before becoming Senior Vice President of Europe & Asia Sales and Deputy Co-COO.

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    About

    Cliff Hou has built a long-standing career with TSMC since joining in 1997, initiating significant contributions by establishing the technology design kit and reference flow development organizations.

    Over the years, he advanced through various leadership roles including Senior Director, Vice President, and Senior Vice President in Research & Development as well as Technology Development, demonstrating a consistent record of progressive responsibility in the company.

    In addition to his extensive professional achievements at TSMC, he holds a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Syracuse University and serves as Chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association, underscoring his broad impact on the semiconductor industry.

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    TSMCSenior Vice President of Europe & Asia Sales and Research & Development/ Corporate ResearchOct 2020 - Feb 2024Former role held prior to current TSM position
    TSMCSenior Vice President of Research & Development/ Technology DevelopmentMay 2020 - Oct 2020Former role
    TSMCVice President of Research & Development/ Technology DevelopmentAug 2018 - May 2020Former role
    TSMCVice President of Research & Development/ Design and Technology PlatformAug 2011 - Aug 2018Former role
    TSMCSenior Director of Design and Technology Platform2010 - 2011Former role

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Taiwan Semiconductor Industry AssociationChairmanN/ACurrent active role outside TSM