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
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
86,942
Power
2,446$
Sentiment
7.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 3 7.33 0.33% +10% 23,816,775 86,942 $670,000 2,446$
Totals 3 23,816,775 86,942 $670,000 2,446$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Lai conferred the Medal of Economic Contribution on C.C. Wei for his leadership in enhancing Taiwan’s international visibility. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Lai pledges to support new AI tech development

Taiwan Taiwan: TSMC chairman and CEO C.C. Wei said demand for AI chips remains strong. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Advanced packaging in focus at Semicon Taiwan

Taiwan Taiwan: TSMC chairman C.C. Wei previously stated that the company values fair competition over subsidies, clearly setting the tone for its negotiating stance. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Downsides to US equity in TSMC

Taiwan Taiwan: TSMC chairman and CEO C.C. Wei said the company's second Arizona fab had finished construction. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Trump unexpectedly says TSMC ‘spending US$300bn in Arizona’

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