John Hsuan

Biography

Mr. Hsuan is an established and prominent business leader in Taiwan and brings to Pacgen a wealth of entrepreneur experience. Mr. Husan’s extensive background includes global operation management, international business development and venture capital experience. Mr. Hsuan has incubated and co-founded more than 20 public companies through out his career. He currently serves as Chairman of Maxima Ventures I, Inc., Meridigen Biotech Co., Ltd. and D-Link Corporation. He also currently serves as Vice Chairman Emeritus of United Microelectronics Corp. (“UMC”), a leading global semiconductor foundry traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Taiwan Stock Exchange. During his tenure with UMC for over 20 years, Mr. Hsuan held key positions including Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Vice Chairman. Mr. Hsuan was previously Chairman of Faraday Technology Corporation, NCTU Venture Capital Ltd. and NCTU Spring Venture Capital Co., Ltd. Mr. Husan holds an Honorary Ph.D. degree and a Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. Mr. Hsuan is the recipient of numerous business achievement awards in Taiwan, and has been awarded 44 patents in the U.S. and 41 patents in Taiwan. Mr. Hsuan is an established and prominent business leader in Taiwan and brings to Pacgen a wealth of entrepreneur experience. Mr. Husan’s extensive background includes global operation management, international business development and venture capital experience. Mr. Hsuan has incubated and co-founded more than 20 public companies through out his career. He currently serves as Chairman of Maxima Ventures I, Inc., Meridigen Biotech Co., Ltd. and D-Link Corporation. He also currently serves as Vice Chairman Emeritus of United Microelectronics Corp. (“UMC”), a leading global semiconductor foundry traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Taiwan Stock Exchange. During his tenure with UMC for over 20 years, Mr. Hsuan held key positions including Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Vice Chairman. Mr. Hsuan was previously Chairman of Faraday Technology Corporation, NCTU Venture Capital Ltd. and NCTU Spring Venture Capital Co., Ltd. Mr. Husan holds an Honorary Ph.D. degree and a Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. Mr. Hsuan is the recipient of numerous business achievement awards in Taiwan, and has been awarded 44 patents in the U.S. and 41 patents in Taiwan.

Research Interest

Pharmaceutical Sciences