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Young Liu Succeeds Terry Gou as Foxconn Chair
June 21, 2019 | DigitimesEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Foxconn Technology Group has elected a new chairman, Young Liu, succeeding Terry Gou, who has stepped down to facilitate his bid for Taiwan's presidency, according to Digitimes. Liu, the head of the company's semiconductor division, was elected by the Foxconn's new board of directors formed after the company's shareholders meeting on June 21.
Gou presided over the shareholders' meeting—his last as chairman—at the beginning, but left shortly after delivering an opening address. The rest of the meeting was presided over by Lu Fang-ming, a member of the newly formed decision-making committee for the post-Gou era at Foxconn.
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Dutch Government Takes Control of China-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia, Citing Security Concerns
10/14/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamThe Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, escalating tensions with Beijing amid intensifying global disputes over semiconductor technology and intellectual property.
TTM Technologies, Inc. Appoints Edwin Roks, Ph.D. as President and Chief Executive Officer and Member of Board of Directors
08/14/2025 | TTM TechnologiesTTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”), today announced the appointment of Edwin Roks, Ph.D. as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2nd, 2025.
TTM Technologies, Inc. Announces Retirement Plans of its CEO and Proceeds with CEO Successor Search
08/04/2025 | TTM Technologies, Inc.TTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”), today announced that Thomas T. Edman, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, intends to retire following the appointment of the company’s next President and CEO.
Ventec International Group Enters into a Fulfillment and Supply Agreement with Matrix and Launches Ventec Americas
06/09/2025 | Ventec International GroupVentec is excited to announce a new partnership with Matrix aimed at enhancing the fulfillment, value-added conversion, and distribution of PCB base materials across the North American market. This collaboration is set to significantly improve supply chain efficiency, and delivery performance for the company's North American customers.
Transom Capital, SigmaTron Announce Entry into Merger Agreement
05/22/2025 | Globe NewswireTransom Capital Group, LLC, an operationally focused middle-market private equity firm, and SigmaTron International, Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company, announced that they have entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which an affiliate of Transom will acquire the Company.