C.C. Wei

C.C. Wei

entrepreneur Taiwan

C.C. Wei is the Chairman and CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a pivotal player in the global semiconductor industry. Since taking over as CEO in 2018 and later becoming chairman in June 2024, Wei has been instrumental in advancing TSMC's role in AI technology development. Under his leadership, TSMC has expanded its operations internationally to the United States, Germany, and Japan, while also navigating complex geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Wei's strategic insights and careful public statements have earned him recognition as a leading figure in the tech world.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
184,158
Power
5,570$
Sentiment
7.39
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 6 8.00 0.61% +10% 23,816,775 160,727 $670,000 4,521$
Canada 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 23,431 $1,700,000 1,048$
Totals 7 61,822,013 184,158 $2,370,000 5,569$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chairman and CEO of TSMC and has been recognized with the Robert N. Noyce Award for his contributions to the semiconductor industry. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC chairman, ex-chair selected for Noyce Award

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chairman of TSMC and has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the semiconductor industry. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC chairmen selected for US award

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei stated that TSMC's investment in the US will create an independent leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing cluster. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC to start building four new plants

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chairman and CEO of TSMC, who spoke about the strong demand for AI at an investors' conference. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC raises revenue growth forecast

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei, the chairman of TSMC, mentioned that residents have complained about traffic issues in Kumamoto affecting the construction of a new fab. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Universities, center showcase Taiwan study opportunities

Canada Canada: C.C. Wei is the Chief Executive of TSMC who discussed the company's outlook and the impact of tariffs. 7

The Globe and Mail: TSMC posts 60% jump in record quarterly profit, but wary of U.S. tariffs

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chairman and CEO of TSMC who discussed the company's revenue growth and client orders during a shareholders' meeting. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC posts its second-lowest sales this year

Taiwan Taiwan: C. C. Wei is the chairman and chief executive officer of TSMC, who confirmed the postponement of the second fab construction in Kumamoto. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Start of TSMC’s 2nd fab construction in Kumamoto postponed

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chairman and chief executive officer of TSMC, discussing the company's business prospects and concerns regarding tariffs. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC reiterates strong growth from AI