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Amid ongoing shifts in panel market cycles and end-market demand, AUO continues to press forward with its strategic corporate transformation. Marking its 30th anniversary in 2026, the company will host its "30 Years of Excellence, Co-Creating the Future" sports day on October 17. chairman and CEO Paul Peng and newly appointed president David Chang will meet with the media, drawing keen market attention to AUO's next-phase transformation roadmap.

Chang assumed the role of AUO president on July 31, 2026, becoming the first executive with a finance background to hold the position. As AUO advances its restructuring, Chang's appointment has drawn significant market interest, with industry reports indicating his elevation is closely tied to AUO's upcoming transition toward a "holding company-style operating model." The October 17 event will mark Chang's first formal media appearance as president, providing a crucial window into his management vision.
AUO finalized its executive leadership structure on July 1, establishing a corporate framework anchored by three strategic operating pillars alongside the Institute of Innovation & New Venture. The three core pillars focus on Display, Mobility Solutions, and Vertical Solutions, while the Institute drives forward-looking technologies and new venture incubation.
Under this structure, James Chen serves as president of the Display Business. Mobility Solutions is led by Simon Hsu, president of subsidiary AUO Mobility Solutions (AMS). The Vertical Solutions unit is spearheaded by subsidiary AUO Display Plus (ADP), where Tina Wu has served as president since May 2025.
Additionally, AUO chief technology officer Wei-Lung Liau concurrently serves as head of the Institute of Innovation & New Venture. He is tasked with mapping out the company's advanced technology roadmap, driving Micro LED breakthroughs, and overseeing dedicated R&D teams in co-packaged optics (CPO) communications, AR smart glasses, and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication antennas. This setup consolidates basic research and technology development across the three core business units, accelerating commercial deployment.
Peng emphasized that the three operating pillars will transition to independent corporate operations, with each entity held accountable for its own revenue and profitability. Clearer corporate boundaries and governance mechanisms are expected to boost operational efficiency, while the Institute of Innovation & New Venture provides medium-to-long-term technological support.
Under this reorganized framework, AUO is also accelerating its AI strategy, refining its "Four AI Arrows" initiative. By leveraging 30 years of display technology expertise and its established global ecosystem, AUO aims to capture new growth drivers amid rapid AI adoption.
To move the "Four AI Arrows" efficiently from R&D into commercial mass production, Peng stated that the three operating pillars and the Innovation Institute will jointly execute the strategy, balancing individual unit execution with centralized group synergies.
For AUO, this structural pivot signals a shift from broad "business diversification" to "clear operational accountability." As Display, Mobility, and Vertical Solutions establish standalone operational targets and the Institute incubates next-generation technologies, successfully translating new ventures into revenue and bottom-line profits will define the ultimate success of AUO's next transformation phase.
AUO is scheduled to hold its 3Q26 online investor conference on October 29.