Ivan Yeh

Director at HMD Global

Ivan Yeh has extensive senior executive experience in the technology and mobile phones industries, having worked across a range of multinational companies. Currently Chairman of board Innomaxx Technology, an incubator of mobile phone business, Ivan is recognised for his long-term strategic thinking, creativity and integrity.

Born in Taipei, Ivan gained a Bachelor degree in financial engineering and actuarial mathematics at Soochow University in China, Taiwan, before going on to obtain a Master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina.

Ivan worked for Philips Taiwan for 2 years, then was appointed CFO at tech firm Waffer Group in 1990, a position he held until 2001. From there, he moved on to take senior executive positions at Proview Group, Paralight Group and as Senior Director at Taiwan listed notebook computer, server and mobile manufacturer Inventec.

Between 2013 and 2015, Ivan was also Chairman of Magafone, a smartphone design house where he was able to use his considerable business experience to develop the company’s focus on emerging markets such as Indonesia, India, Turkey, and Vietnam.

His extensive range of technology experience have helped Ivan cultivate a reputation for proactivity, reliability and a genuine passion for meaningful technology.

Timeline

  • Director

    Current role