Internationally renowned financial media outlet Extel (formerly Institutional Investor) has announced its 2025 Asia Executive Team rankings. Taiwan Mobile was once again named a “Most Honored Company” for the third and fourth consecutive years in the Overall Asia (ex-Japan) and Rest of Asia (ex-Japan and China) rankings respectively. We also achieved the highest score among the five Taiwanese companies awarded this year. Notably, the company swept both rankings, placing first in all seven categories: Best CEO, Best CFO, Best ESG, Best Board of Directors, Best IR Team, Best IR Professional, and Best IR Program.
In the Overall Asia Telecommunications Sector (ex-Japan), Taiwan Mobile claimed the top spot for “Best CEO,” “Best CFO,” and “Best ESG” for the third consecutive year. The company has held the titles of “Best CEO” and “Best CFO” for four straight years in the Rest of Asia Telecommunications Sector (ex-Japan and China). Under the leadership of Chairman Mr. Daniel Tsai, Taiwan Mobile has been named No. 1 in the “Best ESG,” “Best Board,” and “Best Investor Relations” categories for three years in a row — making Taiwan Mobile the most recognized telecom company in Asia by institutional investors.
The 2025 Asia Executive Team Survey collected votes from 6,300 investment professionals across 1,324 buy-side and sell-side institutions, including 5,437 buy-side portfolio managers and 863 sell-side analysts. Covering 18 industries across the region, the survey assessed corporate performance across multiple dimensions, including financial disclosure, investor relations, ESG performance, board governance, and executive leadership. This year, a total of 1,668 companies and 2,367 individuals were evaluated. To ensure complete independence and integrity, a sponsor-free process refined over decades was employed to assess the results.
President Jamie Lin: Upholding Corporate Governance to Maximize Stakeholder Value
Taiwan Mobile President Jamie Lin was once again recognized by the investment community, earning the title of Best CEO in the Asia Telecom sector (ex-Japan) for the third consecutive year, and in the Rest of Asia Telecom sector (ex-Japan and China) for four years in a row, standing out among more than a thousand executive leaders across the region.
Mr. Lin emphasized that under the guidance of the Chairman and the Board of Directors, and through the collective efforts of the management team and all employees, Taiwan Mobile successfully completed its merger with T Star at the end of 2023, expanding its subscriber base to nearly 10 million.
Mr. Lin further noted that telecommunications remain the foundation of sustainable growth, and that the company will continue to strengthen its Telco+Tech ecosystem, including the expansion into AI, mocoins, telecom finance and the electric vehicle ecosystem. Looking ahead, Taiwan Mobile will continue to be committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, ensuring transparent communication with the capital market, and creating long-term, sustainable value for shareholders and all stakeholders.
A Solid IR Team under CFO’s Leadership, with the Company delivering Strong Profit Growth
George Chang, Chief Financial Officer, commented that the merger enabled the company to realize economies of scale and drove strong earnings momentum, resulting in telecom EBIT increasing by 30% YoY to a 7-year high in the first quarter of 2025. Net income and EPS grew 23% YoY, reaching NT$3.66 billion and NT$1.21, respectively, demonstrating strong profitability and solid cash flow generation that continue to enhance shareholder value.
Excellent Governance and ESG Oversight
Taiwan Mobile aligns its corporate sustainability governance with international standards. Independent directors account for 56% of board seats, exceeding regulatory requirements. The company has also formed key committees—Audit, Remuneration, and the ESG Steering Committee — which are chaired directly by Chairman Tsai and composed entirely of independent directors. The ESG Steering Committee formulates and oversees ESG strategies, reviews annual sustainability plans, and evaluates execution progress through semi-annual reviews, reinforcing the company's depth and breadth in ESG governance.
Taiwan Mobile’s sustainability strategy is aligned with global initiatives and the Paris Agreement. The company joined RE100 in 2022, committing to using 100% renewable energy by 2040 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In 2024, it also joined the Electric Vehicle 100% (EV100) with four pledges and two action plans, becoming one of only three Taiwanese members with the most comprehensive set of commitments.
ESG Achievements and Sustainability Honors
Taiwan Mobile ranked among the top three in the global telecommunications industry on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) for 8 consecutive years. It was also among the top 5% in a corporate governance evaluation of listed companies for 11 years in a row and was included in the CDP’s Climate Change “A List” for the 5th time.
When it comes to investor relations and ESG governance, the company emphasizes transparent disclosure, goal setting, and strategic execution, demonstrating a strong commitment to long-term sustainability.