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TSMC Senior VP Lora Ho nominated to Acer board of directors following retirement
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:49 AM
TSMC Senior Vice President Lora Ho has been nominated to join Acer's board of directors following her planned retirement from TSMC in April 2026. Ho, who transitioned to TSMC after its acquisition of Acer Semiconductor in 1999, previously served as TSMC's CFO. Shareholders are expected to vote on her appointment at the annual meeting on May 29.
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TSMC Senior VP Lora Ho is nominated to join the board of directors of PC giant Acer, following her planned retirement from the world's leading foundry in April 2026. The nomination, scheduled for a shareholder vote on May 29, 2026, marks a symbolic return for Ho. She originally entered TSMC in 1999 during its acquisition of Acer Semiconductor Manufacturing Inc. (ASMI), a joint venture between Texas Instruments and Acer, where she served as CFO. This transition underscores the tightening leadership ties between Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing base and its consumer electronics icons.
Ho’s legacy at TSMC includes nearly two decades as CFO and Spokesperson (2003–2019) before leading sales and human resources. While the provided evidence highlights her recent leadership in ESG and sustainability, it does not contain a specific current quote regarding this board nomination. However, a significant historical sentiment associated with TSMC leadership is founder Morris Chang’s widely reported 2022 observation that "globalization is almost dead and free trade is almost dead," reflecting the fragmented supply chain environment Ho will now navigate as an Acer director.
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