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Stan Shih

Stan Shih, is recognized around the globe for his achievements in brand-business building, and for his unique models of management.

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Stan Shih Biography

Shih is frequently cited for his Smiling Curve, a business model that illustrates the vitality of the global IT industry.

Since retiring from Acer at the end of 2004, Shih has moved onto the next stage of his career. He now focuses his attention on the newly founded iD SoftCapital -- an investment management and business consultant company consisting of talent from the Acer Group, offering advice to Asian companies including start-ups, and those undergoing re-engineering.

Shih began his career at Unitron Industrial Corp. in 1971, where he successfully designed, developed and commercialized Taiwan's first desktop calculator. Later in 1972, he helped establish Qualitron Industrial Corp., and led the team that designed the world's first pen watch. In September of 1976, together with four partners, he co-founded Multitech International Corporation, the forerunner of Acer. Multitech was dedicated to the development of microcomputer and microprocessor-based technologies.

Graduating from the National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, Shih obtained a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and an honorary Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 1968, 1971 and 1992 respectively. He was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Technology by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in November 1997. And in 2001 he was the first Asian CEO to receive Thunderbird American Graduate School's highest honor, the degree of Doctor of International Law, in recognition of his exceptional leadership in the business world.

Shih actively contributes to a number of noteworthy social and public organizations. Among many, he is a member of the Board of Trustees to the Asia Business Council, an advisor to the R.O.C. Presidential office, a member of the International Advisory Panel for Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor, a Governor of the Asian Institute of Management, a member of the Board of Directors to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., and an Honorary Chairman of the Brand International Promotion Association.

Shih has received numerous awards in his homeland of Taiwan and beyond. In 1976, he was awarded one of the "Ten Most Outstanding Young Persons" in Taiwan. In 1999, the Academy of International Business selected him as "International Business Executive of the Year". In 2003, the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs presented Shih with the "Outstanding Contribution to Brand Building in Taiwan" award. More recently, the TCA (Taipei Computer Association) and TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) honored Shih for his earlier vision and guidance to promote the Computex Taipei into a global top-three IT trade show.

Widely featured in industry and business media worldwide, in 1989, Fortune chose Shih as one of 25 People You Ought to Know for Doing Business in Asia. In 2000 he was selected as one of Asia's "top 25 Digital Elite" by Asia Week's first annual look at the people shaping Asia's high tech future. In 2004 BusinessWeek selected Shih as one of the "25 Stars of Asia". Shih was also interviewed by CNN's TalkAsia in 2003, and by Discovery Channel for the Crossings documentary in 2004.

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  • How do I book Stan Shih to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Stan Shih for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Stan Shih, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Stan Shih or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Stan Shih

    Speaking fees for Stan Shih, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Stan Shih are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stan Shih, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Stan Shih speak about?

    Stan Shih is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include International Business.
  • Where does Stan Shih travel from?

    Stan Shih generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Stan Shih’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Stan Shih for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stan Shih for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stan Shih or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Stan Shih, is recognized around the globe for his achievements in brand-business building, and for his unique models of management.

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Stan Shih Biography

Shih is frequently cited for his Smiling Curve, a business model that illustrates the vitality of the global IT industry.

Since retiring from Acer at the end of 2004, Shih has moved onto the next stage of his career. He now focuses his attention on the newly founded iD SoftCapital -- an investment management and business consultant company consisting of talent from the Acer Group, offering advice to Asian companies including start-ups, and those undergoing re-engineering.

Shih began his career at Unitron Industrial Corp. in 1971, where he successfully designed, developed and commercialized Taiwan's first desktop calculator. Later in 1972, he helped establish Qualitron Industrial Corp., and led the team that designed the world's first pen watch. In September of 1976, together with four partners, he co-founded Multitech International Corporation, the forerunner of Acer. Multitech was dedicated to the development of microcomputer and microprocessor-based technologies.

Graduating from the National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, Shih obtained a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and an honorary Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 1968, 1971 and 1992 respectively. He was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Technology by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in November 1997. And in 2001 he was the first Asian CEO to receive Thunderbird American Graduate School's highest honor, the degree of Doctor of International Law, in recognition of his exceptional leadership in the business world.

Shih actively contributes to a number of noteworthy social and public organizations. Among many, he is a member of the Board of Trustees to the Asia Business Council, an advisor to the R.O.C. Presidential office, a member of the International Advisory Panel for Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor, a Governor of the Asian Institute of Management, a member of the Board of Directors to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., and an Honorary Chairman of the Brand International Promotion Association.

Shih has received numerous awards in his homeland of Taiwan and beyond. In 1976, he was awarded one of the "Ten Most Outstanding Young Persons" in Taiwan. In 1999, the Academy of International Business selected him as "International Business Executive of the Year". In 2003, the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs presented Shih with the "Outstanding Contribution to Brand Building in Taiwan" award. More recently, the TCA (Taipei Computer Association) and TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) honored Shih for his earlier vision and guidance to promote the Computex Taipei into a global top-three IT trade show.

Widely featured in industry and business media worldwide, in 1989, Fortune chose Shih as one of 25 People You Ought to Know for Doing Business in Asia. In 2000 he was selected as one of Asia's "top 25 Digital Elite" by Asia Week's first annual look at the people shaping Asia's high tech future. In 2004 BusinessWeek selected Shih as one of the "25 Stars of Asia". Shih was also interviewed by CNN's TalkAsia in 2003, and by Discovery Channel for the Crossings documentary in 2004.

FAQs on booking Stan Shih

  • How do I book Stan Shih to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Stan Shih for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Stan Shih, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Stan Shih or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Stan Shih

    Speaking fees for Stan Shih, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Stan Shih are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stan Shih, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Stan Shih speak about?

    Stan Shih is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include International Business.
  • Where does Stan Shih travel from?

    Stan Shih generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Stan Shih’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Stan Shih for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stan Shih for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stan Shih or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Stan Shih is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Stan Shih for your event is available upon request. Stan Shih generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wang Jianlin, Wei Sun Christianson, Kai-Fu Lee, Marilyn Tam and Christine Lu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stan Shih for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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