Change in Boardroom
| WELL CHIP GROUP BERHAD |
| Date of change | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Name | MR HSU, KUAN-HUA |
| Age | 50 |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Taiwan, Province of China |
| Designation | Independent Director |
| Directorate | Independent and Non Executive |
| Type of change | Appointment |
Qualifications
| No | Qualifications |
Major/Field of Study |
Institute/University |
Additional Information |
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Masters
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Master of Business Administration, Major in Finance |
University of Pennsylvania |
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Masters
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Master of International Studies |
University of Pennsylvania |
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Masters
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Master of Science & Engineering, Dual Major in Financial Engineering and Industrial Engineering |
University of Michigan |
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Degree
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Bachelor of Science & Engineering, Major in Industrial Engineering |
University of Michigan |
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| Working experience and occupation | Mr. Hsu, Kuan-Hua ("Mr. Hsu") began his career in 1999 as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, gaining foundational experience in management consulting. In 2001, he joined Solectron Corporation as Senior Global Materials Manager and Acting Office Manager, leading strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple Asian countries.
In 2006, Mr. Hsu transitioned to Goldman Sachs & Co as an Associate in the Investment Banking division, Technology, Media, and Telecom Group. He assisted in the solicitation, evaluation, and execution of principal investment and corporate finance transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital structure optimization, debt and equity offerings, and leveraged buyouts.
From 2008 to 2011, he served as Associate Director at Temasek Holdings in the Investment - Financial Institutions division, where he identified, evaluated, executed, and monitored investments and divestments in asset management, banking, insurance, and consumer finance sectors.
Mr. Hsu, then became Executive Director at Green Ventures Asia Pte. Ltd. in year 2012 to year 2015, overseeing fund operations in Southeast Asia, including asset acquisition/divestment and portfolio management.
From 2015 to present, Mr. Hsu serves as General Partner at KK Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund. In this role, he oversees front, middle, and back-office operations, supporting the fund's limited partners by identifying partnership, investment, and acquisition opportunities across Southeast Asia.
Mr. Hsu brings extensive expertise in venture capital and fund management, corporate finance, governance and risk oversight, operational efficiency, cross-border transactions, and strategic advisory across Asia, the US, Europe, and emerging markets. |
| Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any) | NIL |
| Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer | NIL |
| Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer | NIL |
| Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries | NIL |
Announcement Info
| Company Name | WELL CHIP GROUP BERHAD |
| Stock Name | WELLCHIP |
| Date Announced | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Category | Change in Boardroom |
| Reference Number | C03-16092025-00001 |