Lin will retire after a 30-year stint at Acer. He joined Acer in 1983 responsible for Acer’s operations in China and Taiwan. Since October 2011, Lin has led the Greater China regional operation as president. As a veteran of the IT industry, Lin shall lend his experience to Acer as consultant for one year after he steps down.

Acer Chairman, Stan Shih, said, “We wish to express our deep thanks to Scott for dedicating 30 years of service and accompanying us through the periods of growth and challenge. His efforts have helped Acer to hold steady in the Greater China region despite the industry’s drastic change over the last few years.”

Ensuring a well-planned transition, the current executive vice president of Greater China regional operation, Y.H. Zhang, will assume the position of President of Acer China regional operation. Towny Huang, currently the special assistant of Acer’s Transformation Committee, will be appointed as President of Acer Taiwan regional operation.

Besides, Acer’s Board of Directors today approved the nominations of independent directors for election at the next shareholders’ meeting in June. The nominees are: Dr. Ji-Ren Lee, Professor of International Business at National Taiwan University, Cheng Wu, CEO and co-founder of Azuki Systems, and Dr. F.C. Tseng, vice chairman of TSMC, for an extended term.

Acer seeks for independent directors for their broad experience and knowledge. Their contribution from an independent standpoint to the company strategy, along with the Board members, will create a strong and balanced team to lead the corporation forward and enhance corporate governance.