Mr. Hung-Wen Chen serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Apollomics. He brings decades of leadership experience in technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries, with a proven track record in corporate transformation and strategic growth.

Mr. Chen is the founder and Chairman of Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd., which he built into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional wireless broadband equipment with a strong international market presence. He began his career at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), where he was engaged in research and development of semiconductor processes and integrated circuits. In recognition of his contributions to the technology industry, he was honored with the Outstanding Alumni Award from National Tsing Hua University in 2010 and the prestigious ERSO Award in 2013.

Mr. Chen also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where he currently continues as Executive Director. When Polaris faced a severe financial crisis in 2019 due to uncertain clinical trial outcomes and escalating costs, Mr. Chen took decisive leadership to stabilize the company. Under his guidance, Polaris underwent a comprehensive strategic reorganization and achieved a successful turnaround, culminating in its listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in June 2022.

Mr. Chen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and a Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.