In brief
Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL says its board approved Victor Cheng’s appointment as chief executive officer and Jackie Chang’s appointment as president and chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2024. Cheng will lead the company’s business, global strategies, research and development, operations and administrative support teams, reporting to the board. Chang will oversee business management, supplier relationships and operations, reporting to Cheng. The company said the appointments respond to business development needs across Southeast Asia, Australia-New Zealand and global markets. Cheng has held senior roles at Delta Electronics, Inc., including executive vice president of infrastructure since 2023. The company said the new leadership arrangement is intended to strengthen regional support and operations and make use of resources from its parent company.
Key takeaways
- Victor Cheng is to become CEO, effective January 1, 2024.
- Jackie Chang is to become president and COO on the same date.
- Cheng will report to the board; Chang will report to the CEO.
- The company links the appointments to business development needs across several regions.
October 27, 2023 -- Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL., announced that its Board has approved the appointments of Mr. Victor Cheng as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL. and Mr. Jackie Chang, as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), in response to Delta Thailand’s expanding business development needs within Southeast Asia, Australia-New Zealand, and global markets. The appointments will be effective on January 1, 2024.
“It is a great honor to take on this new role as CEO of Delta Electronics Thailand where its excellent management team and employees have achieved remarkable growth in the past few years and established leadership in key industries such as e-mobility,” Mr. Victor Cheng said. “To further adapt and thrive in the fast-changing world, I believe my decades of experience in global business and operation management will not only contribute to business expansion but also enhance Delta Thailand’s long-term strategic vision, technology development and ESG endeavors, which are all crucial capabilities that enable sustainable growth.”
As Delta Thailand CEO, Mr. Cheng will oversee all business, global strategies, R&D, operations and administrative support teams. He will report directly to the Delta Thailand Board of Directors. As Delta Thailand’s President and COO, Mr. Jackie Chang will be responsible for the management of all businesses, supplier relationships, and operations. He will report directly to the CEO.
Mr. Cheng's experience in global business operations and management, coupled with Mr. Chang's proven track record of exceptional leadership at Delta Electronics Thailand, can significantly enhance the company's focus on both support functions and operations in the region.
Delta Thailand’s executive management welcomes the new appointments and is confident the new management structure will also be able to leverage the global resources of its parent company Delta Electronics, Inc., thereby accelerating Delta’s regional growth in alignment with the company’s strategic direction.
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Mr. Victor Cheng has been serving as Executive Vice President of Infrastructure (IFB), at Delta Electronics, Inc. (DEI) since 2023, responsible for businesses encompassing ICT and energy infrastructure, as well as display-related products and solutions. Previously, Mr. Cheng was the General Manager of DEI’s Information and Communications Technology BG (ICTBG) since 2017. He also served as President and later Chairman of Delta Networks, Inc., a DEI’s subsidiary, from 2002 to 2019, as well as General Manager of DEI’s Power System BG from 2014 to 2017. He also led DEI’s Video Display BU from 1999 to 2002.
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Questions around this news
When do Victor Cheng and Jackie Chang take up their new roles?
The appointments are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024. The board approved Victor Cheng’s appointment as chief executive officer and Jackie Chang’s appointment as president and chief operating officer to support business development across Southeast Asia, Australia-New Zealand, and global markets.
What responsibilities will Victor Cheng and Jackie Chang have?
As CEO, Cheng will oversee the company’s businesses, global strategies, research and development, operations, and administrative support teams. As president and COO, Chang will manage all businesses, supplier relationships, and operations. Cheng will report to the board of directors, while Chang will report to the CEO.
What experience did Victor Cheng have before his appointment?
At the time of the announcement, Cheng was executive vice president of Infrastructure at Delta Electronics, Inc., a role he had held since 2023. His earlier positions included general manager of its Information and Communications Technology business group and leadership roles in power systems, video display, and subsidiary Delta Networks.
What does a chief operating officer typically do?
A chief operating officer generally oversees day-to-day business operations and helps put an organization’s plans into practice. The role can include coordinating teams, managing operational processes, and monitoring how the business functions. Specific responsibilities vary by organization and may overlap with those of other senior executives.
