Johnny Chiou

Johnny was born in Taipei, raised and educated in Manila, Philippines and Jakarta, Indonesia and pursued his college education at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ross School of Business, which equipped him with a global perspective. His career commenced in 1996 at Black & Decker in the United States, where he gained invaluable experience in prosumer power tools manufacturing. He later moved on to W.R. Grace, where he held finance, commercial and general management roles in construction chemicals, refining his skill set. During his time at PPG Industries in Singapore, he successfully turned around the Southeast Asia marine and protective coatings business, demonstrating his ability to navigate challenging situations.  Subsequently, he led a China-based E-mobility team, positioning the start-up to achieve significant growth.

Johnny’s commitment to a healthy work-life balance led him to explore social services before his tenures at Lear and Henkel. At Lear, he gained valuable experiences in automotive Tier 1 manufacturing and at Henkel, he excelled in delivering growth in electronics semiconductors adhesives materials.

With this diverse background spanning manufacturing, finance, and chemicals, both in the United States and in Asia, Johnny’s dynamic career has enriched his perspective and cross-cultural exposure. He is well-prepared to support opportunities that match his strategic expertise and real-world execution.