Wang Chou-hsiong

Wang started athletic-gear-maker Feng Tay Enterprises in 1971. Eight years later it formed a partnership to make sports shoes for Nike.Other clients include Cole Haan, Dr. Martens and Converse. Over the years it's expanded into soccer balls, inline skates and ice-hockey equipment. Headquartered in the western Taiwan county of Yunlin, Feng Tay operates plants in mainland China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as Taiwan.Wang's older son Richard took over for him as chairman in 2018. Younger son Kevin became vice chairman in 2017. Dad remains on the board.