(PRWEB) November 6, 2005 -- BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited (BCD Semi) appoints Tung-Yi Chan as the new CEO and Executive Director. Tung-Yi Chan, a veteran with more than 18 years’ experiences in the semiconductor industry, has joined BCD Semi to help grow the company to the next level of a global IDM.

Tung-Yi Chan said "BCD Semi is a fast growing company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog ICs. It is well positioned to compete internationally in product performance, quality and cost. I am confident that BCD will become a leading analog and mixed-signal IC solution provider in various applications in worldwide markets."
"We are convinced that with TY's extensive technical and marketing experience as well as his proven leadership skills, BCD will achieve its ambitious growth plans," said Herbert Chang, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Background
Before joining BCD Semi, Tung-Yi Chan was Vice President of Sales in Winbond Electronics Corporation in charge of its global sales in 2001-2005, and managed Winbond’s Non-Volatile Memory product line in 1995-2000. Tung-Yi Chan also has several years of experience at multinational companies including Intel and Cypress Semiconductor. Tung-Yi Chan holds a degree of B.S. in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley, and M.S. in Management from Stanford University.