Decision Makers
Board of Directors
James Li has been the President and Chief Operating Officer and a director since December 2005. Mr. Li served as Syntax's Chief Executive Officer from July 1, 2003 until Syntax's merger with Brillian in December 2005, and also co-founded Syntax. Before joining Syntax, Mr. Li was the Director of OEM/ ODM Business and Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO from December 1998 to February 2003 at Elitegroup Computer Systems, a leading manufacturer of computer motherboards. From January 1997 to December 1998, he was General Manager at Chenbro America, Inc., a computer chassis manufacturer. From December 1989 to July 1996, he was the Senior Business Manager in the Global Procurement Office at Gateway Computer, a manufacturer of home and personal computers. He received his Bachelor's degree in English and international business from Christ's College, Taiwan, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| Syntax, Inc. |
Co-Founder |
Former |
| Gateway Computer Co |
Manager |
Former |
| Syntax, Inc. |
Executive Assistant |
Former |
| Northwestern College |
Bachelor of Arts Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Simula, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| iLinc Communications |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Sonoran Energy, Inc. |
Interim Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Flipchip International, LLC |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| FEI Company |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
CTO |
Current |
Mr. Chow is Executive Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer of Syntax-Brillian. Prior to the merger, he served as Syntax's Chief Financial Officer. He co-founded Lasertech Computer Distributor, Inc. in October 1994, a distributor of computer equipment, and formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Syntax, and served as its Chief Operating Officer until 2004. In 1996, he co-founded Warpspeed, a manufacturer of graphic display adapters. Earlier, he was President of the QDI Group, a manufacturer of personal computer motherboards and graphic display cards, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Legend Holding Group, Hong Kong. Mr. Chow was Sales Manager for Legend Holding Group, the largest personal computer manufacturing company in China. Mr. Chow graduated with first class BSC honors in microelectronic and microprocessor technology at Newcastle University (United Kingdom).
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Executive Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Lasertech Computer Distributor, Inc. |
Co-Founder |
Former |
| Warpspeed |
Co-Founder |
Former |
| Newcastle University |
|
Former |
Mr. Chan brings substantial experience in operational efficiencies, and prior to the merger, he served as Syntax's Chief Operating Officer. From June 2000 to April 2004, Mr. Chan was Vice-President of Lasertech Computer Distributor, Inc., a distributor of computer equipment and formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Syntax, with responsibility for sales and marketing. He co-founded NCX Corp., a wholesaler of computer peripherals, and served as its Chief Executive Officer from July 1997 to May 2000. Earlier, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Shinho Technology and Communication, Inc., a manufacturer of monitors. Mr. Chan was financial controller at Infiniti Manufacturing and Microstar Computer, a system integrator and wholesaler of personal computer components from 1992 to 1994. Mr. Chan graduated from the University of Southern California, with honors, with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Senior Vice President, Sales |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Vice President, Operations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Vice President, Marketing & Communications |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Vice President, Sales Product Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Vice President, Development |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Senior Director, Manufacturing |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Senior Director, Manufacturing |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Chairman |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
President & CEO |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Enuclia Semiconductor, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| LG Display Co., Ltd. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Enuclia Semiconductor, Inc. |
President and CEO |
Former |
| Displaysearch |
President, leads |
Former |
| LG Display Co., Ltd. |
Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President, Marketing |
Former |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. |
Vice President of AMLCD Marketing |
Former |
Christopher C.L. Liu has been a director since November 2005. Mr. Liu currently serves as the President and a member of the board of directors of Taiwan Kolin Co. Ltd., a Taiwan publicly listed company that manufactures and distributes consumer electronics and home appliances, positions he has held since May 2000 and May 1989, respectively. Mr. Liu is currently a member of the board of directors of the following companies: DigiMedia Technology Co., Ltd., Chairman, since 1997; Realise Technology and Service Co., Ltd., Chairman, since 1999; Ares Tech Co., Ltd., Chairman, since 2004; River Co., Ltd., Chairman, since 2004; Commission of Taiwan Digital Television, since October 2005; Chung Hua Finance and Economic Strategic Association, since 2002; and China Chemical Pharmaceutical Company Limited, since 2004. He also served as Supervisor for the Department of Public Works and Transportation for the city of Austin, Texas from 1985 to 1989. Mr. Liu earned his Master of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor of Science degree in hydraulic engineering from Feng Chia University in Taiwan.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| University of Michigan |
Master of Civil Engineering Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Yasushi Chikagami co-founded GVC Corp in early 1980. GVC grew into a billion dollor enterprise before it was acquired by Lite-On. He is the Founder and Board member of Arise Group. He is also the Vice President of SMIC(Japan). Mr. Chikagami has more than 40years of international sales experience for semiconductor and electronics products. He is an active angel investor and is an early investor of and sits on the board of Silicon Storage Technologies (NASDAQ: SSTI), Trident Microsystems (NASDAQ: TRID), and numerous startups. Mr. Chikagami holds a M.S. from Tokyo University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Smic |
Vice President |
Current |
| Tri-D |
|
Current |
| Ssti |
|
Current |
| Arise Inc |
Chairman |
Current |
| Trident Microsystems, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Andevices, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Gvc |
Co-Founder |
Former |
| Arise Inc |
Founder |
Former |
| Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation |
Chairman |
Former |
| Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. |
Vice Chairman |
Former |
| University of Tokyo |
M.S. |
Former |
| Tokyo University |
M.S. |
Former |
| National Taiwan University |
B.S. |
Former |