Early Life and Career
F.C. Tseng began his career in the semiconductor and electronics industry at Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in 1976, where he helped pioneer Taiwan's first IC project. He holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. At ITRI, he was responsible for key developments, including the implementation of the 7.5 mm metal-gate CMOS process.
Rise to Success
In 1987, Tseng co-founded Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) with Morris Chang, playing a major role in establishing TSMC's operational strength. While Chang focused on external market opportunities, Tseng built the organization, demonstrating a superior sense for talent and management. Tseng served as TSMC's Senior Vice President of Operations, President (1998-2001), Deputy Chief Executive Officer (2001-2005), and Vice Chairman (2005-2018). During his tenure, TSMC became the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry. Before becoming President of TSMC, Tseng was the President of Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) from 1996 to 1998.
Key Business Strategies
Tseng played a critical role in shaping TSMC's operational excellence and customer-focused culture. He pushed for manufacturing excellence and expanded TSMC's foundries. Tseng recognized the importance of manufacturing consistency and advanced technology, which formed the basis for the company's success. He was instrumental in building TSMC into the world’s most important chipmaker.
Philanthropy
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