Personal Information

Full Name: Cher Wang

Nickname:

Country/State: Taiwan

Date of Birth: 1958-09-14

Languages Known: Mandarin, English

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Christian

Hobbies: Meditation, classical music, philanthropy

Education

School: Taoyuan County Zhongli High School

College: Taoyuan County Zhongli High School

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Physical Stats

Height: 163 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Wang Yung-ching

Siblings: Multiple (part of prominent Wang family)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Wenchi Chen (HTC co-founder)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Chairperson of HTC Corporation

Skills:

Net Worth: $1.1 billion (2025 estimate, Forbes)

Awards & Achievements: Forbes "World's Most Powerful Women" (2011-2023) Pioneered world's first Android smartphone (2008) Transitioned HTC into VR leader with VIVE TSIA Lifetime Achievement Award (2024)

Biography Details

Cher Wang is the CEO and co-founder of HTC, a Taiwan-based technology company known for its smartphones, virtual reality platforms, and innovative technology. Born on September 14, 1958, in Taiwan, Wang grew up with an entrepreneurial spirit. She graduated with a degree in Economics from National Taiwan University and later pursued further education at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1997, Wang co-founded HTC with the vision of creating cutting-edge technology that could empower users in new and exciting ways. HTC was one of the first companies to create smartphones using Microsoft’s Windows Mobile OS and later Android, achieving immense success in the early 2000s as a key player in the smartphone market. Under Wang’s leadership, HTC became renowned for its innovative designs and premium smartphones, such as the HTC One series. However, HTC faced increased competition with the rise of Apple and Samsung, leading to a pivot towards new technologies, notably in virtual reality. Wang was instrumental in the creation of the HTC Vive, one of the first successful virtual reality platforms, which further solidified HTC’s reputation as a technology innovator. As one of the most influential women in the technology and business world, Wang’s leadership and dedication to innovation have shaped HTC’s success. Despite facing challenges in the smartphone industry, she has continued to focus on emerging technologies and new ventures, positioning HTC as a leader in the virtual reality space.

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