Early Life
Lin Chang Su-O is the widow of Lin Rong San, a prominent real estate mogul. Her early life and educational background remain relatively private, but her later life was significantly shaped by her marriage to Lin Rong San.
Rise to Success
Her husband, Lin Rong San, built a $4.2 billion fortune through real estate developments and investments in northern Taiwan. After Lin Rong San's death in 2015, Lin Chang Su-O became the head of the family's real estate empire. She resigned as the chairman of Union Enterprise Construction in 2021.
Key Business Strategies
The Lin family's success is rooted in strategic real estate investments and developments, particularly in northern Taiwan. The family has expanded its investments into other sectors.
Philanthropy
Lin Chang Su-O chairs the Lin Rong San Foundation of Culture and Social Welfare. In 2018, the family ended Marriott's franchise agreement for its Taipei hotel to protest against listing Taiwan as part of China.