Morgan Hwang

Morgan Hwang (Chinese: 黃營杉; born 18 April 1941) is a Taiwanese business executive and politician.

Morgan Hwang
Huang Ing-san
黃營杉
Minister of Economic Affairs
In office
25 January 2006 – 4 August 2006
Preceded byHo Mei-yueh
Succeeded bySteve Chen
Personal details
Born (1941-04-18) 18 April 1941
Taichu Prefecture, Taiwan, Empire of Japan (today Changhua County, Taiwan)
NationalityTaiwanese
Alma materNational Chung Hsing University
National Chengchi University

Early career

Hwang earned a degree in economics from National Chung Hsing University's Taipei campus. He then obtained a master's and doctoral degree in business management from National Chengchi University.[1][2] His teaching career, some of which was spent at NCHU, spanned three decades. Hwang spent eleven years working for Sampo Corporation, seven years at China Color Printing, and two years with Yeu Tyan Machinery Manufacturing.[3]

He became chairman of Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation in October 2002, shortly after TTL had been renamed from the Taiwan Tobacco and Wine Monopoly Bureau.[2][4] Weeks after taking the position, Hwang backed government efforts to test for bootleg rice wine, announcing that TTL would provide free wine testing in partnerships with local authorities.[5] He stated in 2003 that TTL's Long Life cigarettes would be sold in China.[6][7] However, the products did not hit the Chinese market until late 2004.[8] Hwang's attempt to market Taiwan Beer in China saw similar delays.[9][10][11] Under Hwang, TTL also turned to younger drinkers and the international market to expand business.[4][12][13] As chairman, Hwang explored privatization of the company with multiple investors.[14] However, employees rejected the plan in an April 2004 vote.[15][16] Later, Hwang stated that privatization would still occur.[17]

In July 2005, Huang assumed the chairmanship of the Taiwan Power Company.[18][19]

Ministry of Economic Affairs

Hwang was appointed Minister of Economic Affairs in January 2006.[20][21] He approved Taipower's first rate increase in 23 years that May.[22] In June, Huang visited Indonesia, the first time since 2001 that a Taiwanese cabinet official was invited to an economic conference there.[23] Later that month, Hwang signed a free trade agreement with Nicuraugua, represented by Alejandro José Arguello Choiseul.[24] Hwang stepped down from the Ministry of Economic Affairs in August 2006.[25]

References
  1. Lin, Jackie; Chung, Amber (24 January 2006). "New ministers have tough rows to hoe". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  2. Chen, Angelia (17 October 2002). "New face arrives at Taiwan Tobacco". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  3. Chen, Kevin (12 May 2003). "Ex-academic develops a taste for Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  4. Lin, Jackie; Quartly, Jules (26 June 2004). "The changing face of Taiwan Beer". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  5. Ko, Shu-ling (27 November 2002). "Task force set to battle bootleg wine". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  6. "Long Life in China by year's end". Taipei Times. 23 April 2003. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  7. "Long Life to be sold in China". Taipei Times. 30 September 2003. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  8. Huang, Joyce (24 June 2004). "Long Life brand readies for China debut". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  9. "Ministry mulls ban on Tsingtao". Taipei Times. 24 April 2003. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  10. "Beer's bid for China market goes flat". Taipei Times. 29 June 2004. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  11. Lin, Jackie (2 July 2004). "Beer fight is about politics: TTL". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  12. "Promotional blitz planned for Taiwan Beer in US market". Taipei Times. 13 September 2004. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  13. Jackie, Lin (7 May 2004). "Monopoly chasing after youth market". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  14. Ho, Jessie (26 July 2003). "Foreigners thirsty for sip of Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  15. "Taiwan Tobacco to hold privatization vote today". Taipei Times. 26 April 2004. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  16. Huang, Joyce (5 May 2004). "Employees block privatization". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  17. Chung, Amber (14 September 2004). "Tobacco growers want compensation". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  18. Lin, Jackie (2 July 2002). "New TTL head to review privatization mechanism". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  19. Ho, Jessie (5 July 2005). "Hwang takes helm of Taipower". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  20. Lin, Jackie; Ho, Jessie (21 January 2006). "New ministers of economics and finance appointed". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  21. Ho, Jessie (27 January 2006). "Few straight answers from Morgan Hwang". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  22. Tan, Jason (30 May 2006). "Electricity rates to rise after 23 years". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  23. "MOEA chief's Indonesian visit helps to secure energy supplies". Taipei Times. 15 June 2006. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  24. Ho, Jessie (17 June 2006). "Taiwan, Nicaragua sign free trade pact". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  25. Ho, Jessie (5 August 2006). "Steve Chen outlines economic goals". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
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