Lisa Su

Businesswoman, Computer Scientist, Electrical Engineer

Taiwanese Tainan, Taiwan

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Quick Info

ProfessionBusinesswoman, Computer Scientist, Electrical Engineer
NationalityTaiwanese
Date of Birth07/11/1969
Age56 years
BirthplaceTainan, Taiwan

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLisa Tzwu-Fang Su

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBronx High School of Science, New York City (1986)
College/UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1986-1989)
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (1989-1991)
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering (1990-1994)

Personal Life

HusbandDaniel Lin
Net Worth$1.3 Billion

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherSu Chun-hwai (Retired Statistician)
MotherSandy Lo (Accountant, Businesswoman)
Siblings1 Brother
SpouseDaniel Lin

Career

OverviewLisa Su is a prominent figure in the technology industry, recognized for her strategic leadership and innovation in semiconductor technology. She currently serves as Chair, President, and CEO of AMD.
Key Positions
  • Became a member of the technical staff at Texas Instruments in 1994.
  • Worked as a research staff member at IBM, later appointed vice president of IBM's semiconductor research and development centre.
  • Served as the CTO of Freescale Semiconductor in 2007, before transitioning to AMD in 2012.
  • Promoted to CEO and President of AMD in 2014, leading the company's resurgence.
AchievementsUnder her guidance, AMD has seen substantial growth and innovation, being a major supplier for gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. She played a key role at IBM in developing copper interconnect technology for semiconductors, setting new industry standards for efficiency and performance. She is TIME's 2024 CEO of the Year, recognized as one of Barron's World's Best CEOs and Fortune's Most Powerful People in Business. She received the 2024 Bower Award for Business Leadership and the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Committee for Economic Development (CED). She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. In 2024, she received the Franklin Institute Laureate award for her transformational leadership of AMD.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Lisa was born into a Taiwanese Hokkien-speaking family.
2. She migrated to the US with her parents at the age of three.
3. Displayed a fascination for Math and Science from a young age.
4. Created a project simulating a hurricane while at Bronx High School of Science.
5. Covered the unproven silicon-on-insulator technology at MIT.
6. Worked on manufacturing test silicon wafers at MIT, igniting her interest in semiconductors.
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