PERSONAL BIO

Andy is a distinguished business leader with a unique blend of scientific expertise and business acumen. With over 17 years of experience in people management within the Life Science industry, Andy has successfully led teams of up to 100 individuals, showcasing his exceptional leadership skills. His extensive background encompasses strategic marketing, navigating commodity competition, predicting business trends, expert negotiation, effective communication, people management, and delivering compelling scientific presentations.

Notably, Andy brings a wealth of experience in orchestrating successful M&A and exit strategies, particularly in the generic testing business. His track record reflects a keen understanding of market dynamics and a strategic approach to business development.

Fluent in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Taiwanese, Andy is a true multilingual professional. His multicultural experiences further enrich his perspective and ability to navigate diverse business environments. 

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

Work Experience

  • Chairman & Managing Director, Advanced Genomics APAC, Taiwan (2023 - present)
  • CEO, Quark Biotechnology, Taiwan (2022)
  • Managing Director, Igenomix APAC, Taiwan (2017 - 2022)
  • BD Director, Affymetrix, APAC (2011 - 2017)
  • BD Director, CombiMatrix, Japan (2007 - 2011)
  • Postdoctoral fellow, University of Maryland, USA (2005 - 2007)

Achievement

  • Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship PhD. Awardee
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
  • MBA, Temple University (Japan Campus), USA
  • PhD in Biological Science, Kyoto University, Japan
  • Master in Biological Science, Kyoto University, Japan
  • Bachelor in Nuclear Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES
  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Japanese
Job Positions