Tom Soong
Chairman of LITEON Technology
Mr. Tom Soong has joined LITEON Technology for more than two decades. Prior to LITEON, he had devoted to US-based semiconductor firms and venture capital management. He served as Sales Manager of LITEON U.S. subsidiary and President of China Bridge Express Trading Co., Ltd., where he played a key role in expanding LITEON's product reach in China and successfully achieved steady growth.
Mr. Tom Soong is a veteran in networking industry and smart technology fields. He has held various positions in LITEON, including the General Manager of LITEON's Networking Business Unit, General Manager of Mechanical Competence Business Group, CEO of New Mechanical Competence Business Group, CEO of Smart Life Application Solutions Business Group, as well as the General Manager of LITEON Shanghai Operation Center, providing him with a comprehensive background. In October 2019, he transferred to the position of Special Assistant to the Chairman and Vice Chairman, engaging in comprehensive business operations and management, where he assisted to implement LITEON's strategic goals across various business groups and functional units.
On August 1, 2020, Mr. Tom Soong has been elected as the Chairman of LITEON Technology. To strengthen sustainable development and corporate governance, he has been concurrently serving as LITEON Technology's Chief Sustainability Officer since June 22, 2021. He is in charge of formulating LITEON's corporate social responsibility strategies and goals in terms of environmental, social, and governance aspects. Mr. Soong's leadership style is characterized by encouraging colleagues to act on knowledge and win as a team, which has inspired employees to be more proactive, accountable, and innovative. His inspiration on teamwork opens a new chapter for LITEON's corporate philosophy and core values. Moreover, Mr. Soong is dedicated to talent cultivation, digital transformation, and resource integration, injecting abundant energy into LITEON's innovation engine. Mr. Soong has personally led the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to strengthen the company's resilience and organizational capabilities, as well as to build unique customized solutions based on market demands, continuously elevating LITEON's brand value.
People are the core value that LITEON values most. Chairman Soong's human-centric, empowering approach is leading LITEON to embrace future talents with potential by building a young and digitized talent development platform. Chairman Soong encourages colleagues of all levels and positions to have a curious mind and take action to solve problems. He inspires all coworkers to pursue their personal goals while realizing the team's vision.
Mr. Soong's commitment to his fellow members is also reflected in his sincere and honest approach towards supply chain partners, customers, and sustainable advocacy partners. Under Chairman Soong's leadership, LITEON's corporate traits of easily bonding and partnering with other enterprises has become a solid support for global uncertainties in these rapidly changing times. Chairman Soong does not limit his vision to positive operation performance but rather guides value chain partners to understand and to achieve mutually-beneficial results during the company's growth journey. Having set his sights on zero emissions, Chairman Soong continues to drive the industry's transformation toward a green and sustainable value chain.
Education
• International Business Program Attendance, NTU-FUDAN EMBA
Experience
• Special Assistant to Chairman& Vice Chairman, LITEON
• CEO, LITEON Smart Life and Applications Business Group
• General Manager, LITEON Shanghai Operational Center
• CEO, LITEON New Mechanical Competence Business Group
• General Manager, LITEON Mechanical Competence Business Group
• General Manager, LITEON Networking Access Business Unit
• General Manager, China Bridge Express Trading Co., Ltd.,
Honor
• Young Entrepreneurs Group of Third Wednesday Club (San San YEG)
• YPO WPO – Sea Dragon Chapter