Sharon Ko Mei Wan

Sharon Ko is the Managing Director of Analog Devices Malaysia, where she leads the company’s operations in the region. With over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, Sharon’s career has spanned several prestigious companies. She began her professional journey in semiconductor manufacturing with Siemens Components, before taking on various senior management roles at National Semiconductor, where she contributed to development, technical research, engineering, and manufacturing operations. Sharon’s expertise in semiconductor technology is underscored by her impressive portfolio of 11 international patents, reflecting her innovative contributions to the field. Her leadership and accomplishments have earned her numerous accolades, including being named ‘Malaysia’s Best Employee’ in 2004 awarded by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Following this, Sharon led the global Engineering Team and was later appointed as the General Manager in Carsem, showcasing her leadership and strategic vision in the semiconductor industry as one of the pioneers in the industry to implement automation in assembly manufacturing. Sharon also currently sits on the Board of Governors for the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce.