Early Life
K.C. Liu was born in 1954. Before his venture into the business world, Liu worked as an R&D engineer and later as a sales engineer for HP Taiwan in the Instrument Department. This experience provided him with invaluable knowledge that would later be crucial for his entrepreneurial endeavors.
Rise to Success
In 1983, K.C. Liu co-founded Advantech with two colleagues from HP Taiwan. His vision and leadership quickly propelled Advantech to become the world's largest industrial PC maker. Liu introduced the "Good-to-Great Three Circles" concept, which emphasizes altruism, ethical business practices, and excellence. Under his leadership, Advantech has established subsidiaries in 21 countries and employs nearly 9,000 people worldwide.
Key Business Strategies
Liu's strategic vision has focused on innovation, particularly in the AIoT and Edge Computing fields. Advantech has adopted a sector-driven strategy to accelerate the global implementation of AIoT solutions. The company has consistently been recognized as one of Taiwan's top 20 international brands by Interbrand since 2003, maintaining a position in the top five for several years.
Philanthropy
To further his altruistic vision, Liu established the Advantech Foundation, which implements social welfare projects. These projects include "Innovative IoT R&D" and "Sustainable Innovation Education."
