GENERAL MANAGER , ADVANTECH NORTH AMERICA
WHY: Leads U.S. unit of Taiwanese-based maker of industrial PCs, embedded Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other tech products.
IN THE NEWS: Signed a deal that will see Advantech’s new North American HQ built on the grounds of the Tustin Legacy development.
NOTABLE: Project is set to be one of the larger new office projects for Orange County in recent years, outside of the Irvine Spectrum.
QUOTABLE: “We have a unique opportunity to cultivate new talent with community college students through an offering of internships, externships, mentoring, and even careers.”