Key Executives

Liao, Mark

• Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica
• Professor (Joint Appointment), Dept. of CSIE, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
• Professor (Joint Appointment), National Cheng Kung University, Department of Electrical Engineering
• Adjunct Chair Professor, Chung Yuan Christian University
• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University, United States

Isabel Hou

Isabel Hou is a seasoned attorney focusing on technological innovation and intellectual property law and has served as a legal counsel for various government programs, prestigious companies, and NGOs in Taiwan since 2000. Isabel serves as a committee member of Taiwan’s Open Parliament Multi-stakeholder Forum from 2019-2022.

Richie Tsai

Richie Tsai is the provost of Taiwan AI Academy and takes overall responsibility for the academy's AI talent training, strategy on developing consulting services, startup coaching, technology promotion, community management, industry-university bridging, and career development. Prior to joining Taiwan AI Academy, Richie was Senior Director at SAP Greater China, ever worked for Oracle and Teradata where he helped leading enterprises to navigate their digital transformation. He graduated from Fu Jen Catholic University in 1996 and received his MBA degree from San Diego State Univeristy in 2003. He is pursuitng PhD degree in National Tsing Huwa University.

Maggie Wang

• Manager, Financial Trading Department, JihSun Bank
• Bachelor, Department of Economics, National Taiwan University
• Manager, Financial Trading Department, Yuanta Bank

Benjamin Kuo

Benjamin Kuo is currently the Vice President for Industry-Academia Collaboration and has over 25 years of industry experience and consulting expertise. He focuses on building an AI-centric innovation ecosystem that connects and synergizes industry, venture capital, academia, and research institute. He aims to advance Taiwan’s AI excellence and accelerate the development and strength of Taiwan’s industries with AI.

Benjamin was a Senior Director at KPMG Taiwan, and leading the smart manufacturing team, serving many medium and large customers, and long-term involvement in the three major markets of industrial industry, family business management, and start-up & innovation services.

Benjamin is also a Ph.D candidate in the Interdisciplinary International Doctoral Program at National Tsing Hua University. He already holds dual master’s degrees in materials science and technology innovation management.