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October 15, 2025 | Foxconn ElectronicsEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.'s management team has once again received recognition! Rotating CEO Kathy Yang has been named to Fortune magazine's " Most Powerful Women Asia 2025 " list of the 100 most influential women in Asia , achieving a remarkable fifth place in her debut. This selection represents recognition for her innovative strategies and leadership in driving market growth, expanding operations, and shaping the Asian business landscape.
Yang Qiujin, who took over the role of Rotating CEO this year , brings 18 years of experience to the world's largest technology manufacturing platform services company. She is dedicated to fostering sustainable leadership within the group and consistently demonstrates extensive and professional influence in areas such as global logistics, trade compliance, and global campus operations. The rotating CEO system, as part of Foxconn's senior talent development program, aims to build a pool of leaders with operational execution and organizational management capabilities. As the first female CEO to hold this position , Yang Qiujin has not only enhanced the group's corporate governance but also optimized related business and management processes.
"I am honored to receive this recognition! This honor is not only personal, but also a testament to my colleagues at Foxconn . In an era of dramatic changes in the global supply chain, building resilient production capabilities and leveraging technology to empower teams are key to a company's continued growth and impact. Foxconn will continue to leverage its strengths to provide timely services to world-class customers. We will also invest in talent, especially the next generation of female leaders, to shape a better future together. "
" The 2025 Asia's Most Powerful Women list recognizes the importance of diversity – from Asia's most powerful boardrooms to the worlds of culture, sports, and public life, this year's honorees are setting the rules of the game and shaping the region's future vision," said Hong Qunfang , CEO of Fortune Asia. "Together, they embody the depth, breadth, and creativity of Asia's most powerful women today."
To compile this list, Fortune's editorial team rigorously evaluated companies' size and operations, industry trends, influence, innovation, and commitment to social impact. Selected from 24 markets across Asia, the list includes 28 women holding global or regional positions at Fortune Global 500 companies, as well as six women who hold CEO, chairperson, or other senior management positions at Fortune Southeast Asia 500 companies. Fortune also highlighted 12 influential figures from across Asia, including cultural icons in the arts and sports, and those in public office .
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