Lisa Su Age, Wiki and Bio

Lisa Su

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinesswoman, Computer Scientist, Electrical Engineer
NationalityTaiwanese
Date of Birth07/11/1969
Age55 years
BirthplaceTainan, Taiwan

Bio/Wiki

Full NameLisa Tzwu-Fang Su
HometownNew York
Zodiac signScorpio

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBronx High School of Science, New York City (1986)
College/UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1986-1989)
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (1989-1991)
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering (1990-1994)

Personal Life

HusbandDaniel Lin
NationalityTaiwanese
Net Worth$1.3 Billion

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherSu Chun-hwai (Retired Statistician)
MotherSandy Lo (Accountant, Businesswoman)
Siblings1 Brother
SpouseDaniel Lin

Career

OverviewLisa Su is a prominent figure in the technology industry, recognized for her strategic leadership and innovation in semiconductor technology.
Key Positions
  • Became a member of the technical staff at Texas Instruments in 1994.
  • Worked as a research staff member at IBM, later appointed vice president of IBM's semiconductor research and development centre.
  • Served as the CTO of Freescale Semiconductor in 2007, before transitioning to AMD in 2012.
  • Promoted to CEO and President of AMD in 2014, leading the company's resurgence.
AchievementsUnder her guidance, AMD has seen substantial growth and innovation, being a major supplier for gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Lisa was born into a Taiwanese Hokkien-speaking family.
She migrated to the US with her parents at the age of three.
Displayed a fascination for Math and Science from a young age.
Created a project simulating a hurricane while at Bronx High School of Science.
Covered the unproven silicon-on-insulator technology at MIT.
Worked on manufacturing test silicon wafers at MIT, igniting her interest in semiconductors.