Early Life
Bruce Cheng was born in 1937. After graduating with a BSEE degree from National Cheng Kung University, he began his career as an aeronautic instrument engineer at Air Asia. He later held management positions at TRW.
Rise to Success
In 1971, Cheng founded Delta Electronics. He is considered a pioneer in Taiwan's electronics industry. The company initially manufactured components for televisions. Under his leadership, Delta grew to become the world's largest provider of switching power supplies and DC brushless fans. Cheng stepped down as chairman in 2012 but remains the company's honorary chairman.
Key Business Strategies
Cheng's success is rooted in his focus on energy-efficient solutions. Delta Electronics is now a major player in green technology, including solar inverters and EV charging stations. Cheng invested in R&D, dedicating 5 to 6% of global revenue to it, exceeding the industry average.
Philanthropy
Cheng established the Delta Electronics Foundation in 1990 to support environmental protection, energy-saving education, and green architecture. In 2008, the International Astronomical Union named Asteroid 168126 “Chengbruce” in his honor. In 2001, Cheng donated one million shares of Delta Electronics stock to establish the K.T. Li Technology Lectureship, and in 2007, he donated 100 million NTD to construct the Y. S. Sun Green Building Research Center.