David is experienced in investing, operating and financing in consumer service, media as well as technology and other high-end value-added manufacturing businesses in the Pacific Rim since 2000. David embarked on his investing career with China Development Industrial Bank where he was in charge of the U.S. based technology investment activities before he cofounded Whitesun Equity Partners in 2006 to focus on the high potential consumer market in Greater China. David has since managed 3 funds (including one RMB fund) where David served as managing partner. Dr. Lin currently sitting on the following public company boards: public: Yageo Corporation (2327.tw), TongHsin (6271.tw), Ubright Optronics (4933.tw), Xinhe (003016.SZ). In addition, David also has experience in management and operation of family-owned businesses. David was the founding vice president of the Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Directors Association (HKINED), where David advocates better corporate governance and providing linkage to knowledge sharing across Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. David is also an active member of Young President Organization (YPO) where he once served as chapter chair and has also part of the regional board since 2016. David is also involved in philanthropic activities where he supports autism awareness and provides education support across the U.S. and Greater China region. David is currently visiting senior research fellow with King’s Business School. David earned his Ph.D. degree from King’s College, University of London, and Master of Economics (Operational research) from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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Chief Executive Officer And FounderWhitesun CapitalTaiwan
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Founding Chairman And Managing PartnerWhitesun Equity Partners May 2005 - Present仁愛路 2段 88號 15樓AWhitesun Equity Parters ("Whitesun" ) . Established in 2005 is a private equity firm focus on growth capital and small to mid cap buyout.Whitesun has raised and managed 3 funds focusing on cross boarder opportunities in North Asia, in particular China, Taiwan and Japan.Whitesun's focus including consumer sectors including brand investing, apparel, Food and beverage, amongst many other consumer related companies. In addition, Whitesun led and orchistraed several buyout transactions… Show more Whitesun Equity Parters ("Whitesun" ) . Established in 2005 is a private equity firm focus on growth capital and small to mid cap buyout.Whitesun has raised and managed 3 funds focusing on cross boarder opportunities in North Asia, in particular China, Taiwan and Japan.Whitesun's focus including consumer sectors including brand investing, apparel, Food and beverage, amongst many other consumer related companies. In addition, Whitesun led and orchistraed several buyout transactions including cross boarder transactions.Whitesun has offices in Taiwan and China Show less
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Member Board Of DirectorsTaipei Autism Children Social Welfare Foundation Jul 2024 - Present台灣 臺北市 台北
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Member Board Of DirectorsYageo Foundation Jun 2024 - PresentThe YAGEO Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Taiwanese entrepreneur and businessman Pierre Chen. Established in 1999, the foundation is dedicated to promote art and culture through the sponsorship of exhibitions, research and educational programs. The foundation aims to foster dialogue between East and West and thrives to integrate art into everyday life -
Independent DirectorGlobal Mixed-Mode Technology Jul 2023 - PresentGlobal Mixed-Mode Technology Inc. (8081.TW)Founded in 1996.GMT created analog ic design dedicated power solution.Our R&D,Production,Quality Assurance and Marketing teams with professional knowledge in design, and high quality in service ,we provide both domestic and international business service on Analog IC solutions.We focus providing in innormation and customer needs. GMT is leading in power solution and focus our products on the applications of Note Book PC, Server… Show more Global Mixed-Mode Technology Inc. (8081.TW)Founded in 1996.GMT created analog ic design dedicated power solution.Our R&D,Production,Quality Assurance and Marketing teams with professional knowledge in design, and high quality in service ,we provide both domestic and international business service on Analog IC solutions.We focus providing in innormation and customer needs. GMT is leading in power solution and focus our products on the applications of Note Book PC, Server, Workstation and 3C consumer products including LCD/OLED panel, TV, Monitor, networking. The quality of GMT's products are well recognized by our customers, especially in products' stability and timely delivery . Meanwhile, GMT got an award of ISO9001 in January, 2001 and continue to strive our quality policy's performance. GMT's headquarters is located in the Hsinchu Science Park Taiwan, with R&D,HR,Finance,logistic services.The sales & marketing serivce in Taipei offices in Taiwan. We've been listed on the Taiwan market. Show less -
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Independent DirectorTaiwan Environment Scientific Co Jun 2023 - PresentTaiwan Environment Scientific Co 8476.TWTaijing Company was founded in 1992 in Taiwan, specializing in soil and groundwater remediation business. Not long after the announcement of the Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Law, the industry's prospects were still on the rise, and we focused on a full range of professional services in the field of soil and groundwater. So far, the business of Taiwan Jing Company has spread all over Taiwan, from sampling, soil recovery detection… Show more Taiwan Environment Scientific Co 8476.TWTaijing Company was founded in 1992 in Taiwan, specializing in soil and groundwater remediation business. Not long after the announcement of the Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Law, the industry's prospects were still on the rise, and we focused on a full range of professional services in the field of soil and groundwater. So far, the business of Taiwan Jing Company has spread all over Taiwan, from sampling, soil recovery detection, soil and stone resource trading, to the integration of soil and water business in series for large-scale development.The scale of Taiwan is constantly expanding. It has accumulated quite rich professional skills and practical experience in pollution investigation, on-site rectification projects and government unit soil and water project services. At the same time, it has obtained professional licenses from environmental inspection service industry, environmental engineering professional construction industry and technical consulting institutions. Taijing Company strives to become the first comprehensive environmental protection service enterprise in Taiwan. Now the service scope covers air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, environmental testing and other environmental protection fields, creating the first comprehensive environmental protection service enterprise in China listed in the capital market. Show less -
Chief Executive Officer And FounderWhitesun Capital Feb 2022 - PresentTaipei,www.whitesunpartners.comRegional investment firm focused on developments in AI, Telecommunications, Semiconductor Related Technologies and Consumer Related SectorsOur team is experts in mitigating within complex geo political environments to deliver best in class investment outcomeWe leverage unique strengths in Taiwan's technology sectors, whereby these sectors enjoy unique strengths in the global supply chain and drive disruptive growth opportunities
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Visitng Senior Research FellowKing'S Business School Oct 2018 - PresentBush House , Kings College Londonhttps://www.kcl.ac.uk/businessAs one of the Europe top business school, KBS collaborate across disciplines, working together to find new approaches to business in a rapidly changing world. KBS connect brilliant minds in subjects as diverse as AI, psychology, or defence. And KBS connect daring organisations with the people who can help them develop and test ideas that will transform the way they work. -
Managing Director, Chief Executive Of Management Executive Committee欣贺股份有限公司 Jun 2018 - Present湖里区, 厦门Xinhe Corporation 003016.SZXinhe corporation is one of the leading. Lady apparel company based in Xiamen, China . xinhe flagship brand Jorya is a leading ready to wear couture which is available in over 200 retail outlets. Xinhe is a public listed company in Shenzhen Stock Exchange -
Independent Director國巨 Jun 2018 - PresentYageo Corporation (2327.TW)Founded in 1977, YAGEO Corporation is a leading global electronic component company with capabilities on a global scale, including production and sales facilities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The corporation provides one-stop-shopping, offering its complete product portfolio of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, relays, antennas, wireless components and Circuit protection components to meet the diverse requirements of customers. YAGEO… Show more Yageo Corporation (2327.TW)Founded in 1977, YAGEO Corporation is a leading global electronic component company with capabilities on a global scale, including production and sales facilities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The corporation provides one-stop-shopping, offering its complete product portfolio of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, relays, antennas, wireless components and Circuit protection components to meet the diverse requirements of customers. YAGEO currently ranks as the world No.1 in chip-resistors, No.1 in tantalum capacitor and No.3 in MLCCs and Inductors, with strong global presence - 29 sales offices, 51 Manufacturing sites, 20 R&D centers in 25 nations and 40,000 employees worldwidely.YAGEO's broad product offerings are targeting at key vertical markets, including applications for aerospace, automotive, 5G & telecommunications, industrial, medical, IoT, power management, green power, computer peripherals and consumer electronics. YAGEO serves diversified leading global customers, such as EMS, ODM, OEM and distributors. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange since October 1993. Show less -
Independent Director & Chairman Of Audit And Compensation CommitteeUbright Optronics Corp (4933) Jun 2016 - PresentTaiwanUbright Optronics Corporation (4933.TWO)Ubright Optronics Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of optical films in Taiwan. The company offers prism, multi function, and quantum dot films for backlight displays; polarizer protection and anti-glare films for LCD displays; 3D curve display protection films for OLED displays; anti-static protection, in process panel protection, hard coat, masking protection, and optical clear adhesive films for touch panels; anti-glare films for… Show more Ubright Optronics Corporation (4933.TWO)Ubright Optronics Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of optical films in Taiwan. The company offers prism, multi function, and quantum dot films for backlight displays; polarizer protection and anti-glare films for LCD displays; 3D curve display protection films for OLED displays; anti-static protection, in process panel protection, hard coat, masking protection, and optical clear adhesive films for touch panels; anti-glare films for E paper products; and ceramic window films for windows. It is also involved in wholesale of molds. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Ubright Optronics Corporation is a subsidiary of Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation. Show less
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David Lin attended King's College London, The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse), University Of Kent.
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