Company
Leadership
Amkor's management team represents some of the most experienced semiconductor professionals and visionaries in the industry.
Amkor's corporate management – shared values and mission
James J. Kim, Chairman Emeritus, founded Amkor Technology in 1968. Since then, the company has grown to more than 30,000 employees worldwide with a stellar corporate management team. Today, Amkor is a strategic contract manufacturing resource for many of the world's leading semiconductor companies. We have developed a unique expertise in high-volume manufacturing techniques and have diversified and expanded our operational scope by establishing production centers in strategic locations throughout Asia.
Amkor's Board of Directors – depth of leadership and experience
Amkor's Board of Directors forms the highest level of authority in the governance of our company and includes elected individuals who represent the interest of the shareholders. Amkor's corporate governance principles have been approved by the Board of Directors and, along with the charters and key practices of the board committees, provide the framework for our corporate governance.
Susan Kim
Chairman of the Board
Giel Rutten
Director
Doug A. Alexander
Director
Roger Carolin
Venture Partner, SCP Partners
Winston Churchill
General Partner, SCP Partners and Chairman, CIP Capital, Inc.
Daniel Liao
Former Chairman of Lam Asia Pacific Operations
MaryFrances McCourt
Director
Robert Morse
Vice Chairman and Partner at Apollo Global Management
Gil Tily
Lead Independent Director
David N. Watson
Vice Chairman, Comcast Corporation
James J. Kim
Chairman Emeritus
James J. Kim was appointed as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors in October 2009 and served the company in that capacity through October 2024. In October 2024, Mr. Kim retired as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors recognized Mr. Kim's extraordinary contributions to the company by bestowing on him the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Kim founded Amkor Technology's predecessor, Amkor Electronics, Inc., in 1968 and served as its Chairman from 1970 to April 1998. Mr. Kim served as Amkor's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from September 1997 until October 2009.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Kim was instrumental in guiding the company through significant growth and innovation.