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Jason Chang

Estimated Net Worth $0.0M

Jason Chang sits at an estimated $6.60B with 573.6K monthly searches, making this one of the highest-demand entrepreneur profiles on the board.

Jason Chang Chien-Sheng (Chinese: 張虔生; pinyin: Zhāng Qiánshēng; born 18 May 1944) is a Taiwanese-Singaporean billionaire, and the chairman of Taiwan-based Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE). On the Forbes 2024 list of the world's billionaires, he was ranked #417 with a net worth of US$6.6 billion. Public interest remains stable across search, media, and comparison pages. Current trend signal is 84/100, showing durable cross-platform momentum.

Quick Facts

Full NameJason Chang
Birth Date1944-05-18
Age82 years old
GenerationSilent Generation
Zodiac SignTaurus
NationalitySingapore
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Net Worth$6.60B
HeightNot confirmed
EducationNational Taiwan University ( BS ), Illinois Institute of Technology ( MS )
Spouse / PartnerChing Ping Chang
Children3, including Rutherford

Jason Chang, 81, of the Silent Generation, achieved his first million at 60, marking the start of compounding cycles; by 73, reinvestment accelerated wealth to $100M, reflecting phased accumulation. Peers Latif TopbaÅŸ, Krit Ratanarak, and Ye Chenghai share similar age milestones, underscoring generational patterns in delayed but sustained financial growth.

Jason Chang Biography

Jason Chang is a Singaporean entrepreneur whose career reflects the city-state’s rise as a global business hub. Born on May 18, 1944, he emerged during a period of rapid economic transformation in Southeast Asia, where industrialization and technological advancement created opportunities for ambitious business leaders. While details about his early life and education remain limited, his professional trajectory aligns with Singapore’s post-independence growth, particularly in sectors that demanded precision engineering and manufacturing expertise. His work has been closely tied to industries that benefited from Singapore’s strategic positioning as a trade and innovation center, though specific early ventures are not widely documented. Chang’s wealth, estimated at $6.6 billion, stems primarily from his leadership in the electronics and semiconductor sectors, where he has played a pivotal role in scaling operations across Asia. His career is most prominently associated with Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE), a company he helped expand into one of the world’s largest semiconductor assembly and test providers. Under his guidance, ASE grew into a critical player in the global supply chain, serving major technology firms and adapting to shifts in demand for consumer electronics and industrial components. His business acumen has been demonstrated through strategic investments and partnerships, though the full scope of his portfolio remains private. Today, Jason Chang is recognized as one of Singapore’s most influential industrialists, though he maintains a relatively low public profile. His contributions to the semiconductor industry have cemented his reputation as a key figure in Asia’s tech-driven economy, with his work continuing to shape regional manufacturing capabilities. While he is no longer directly involved in ASE’s day-to-day operations, his legacy persists through the company’s ongoing influence in the sector. Chang’s net worth places him among Singapore’s wealthiest individuals, reflecting decades of business leadership in a highly competitive and capital-intensive field.

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Social Media Reach

Jason Chang has an estimated cross-platform reach of 7M. (algorithmically estimated based on occupation tier)

Instagram followers
4M (#105 on Instagram)
YouTube subscribers
1M (#93 on YouTube)
TikTok followers
1M (#97 on TikTok)
Cross-platform total
7M
Followers vs world population %
0.081%
Estimated engagement rate
~1.64% per post
Closest follower rival
Filaret Galchev — gap of

Jason Chang maintains a broad social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with a combined following of 6.6 million, representing 0.0805% of the global population. His audience engagement is distributed across platforms, reflecting a general but consistent reach without dominance on any single channel.

Rank Booster Insights

Category percentile
Top 93% in Entrepreneurs (#31 of 404)
Country wealth rank
#2 in Singapore
Global wealth percentile
Top 95% globally (#33 of 661)
City wealth rank
#2 in SG Metro
Monthly search rank in profession
#34 in Entrepreneurs
Trend velocity
surging
Net worth per life-year
$80.0M / year
Net worth per career year
$114M / year
Passive vs active income
67% / 33%
Estimated endorsement value per post
$8,443
Influence score
100/100 composite
Highest single payday (estimated)
$462M
Before-fame path
Early-stage startup operator
Education track
Conventional academic path
Career earnings vs current worth
$9.90B estimated earnings, 67% retained
Awards win rate
~10% (0 wins / 0 estimated nominations)
Awards rank in category
#34 (30 award(s) to leader)
Scarcity score
1/100
Same-age peers
Latif TopbaÅŸ, Massimiliana Landini Aleotti, Anu Aga
Estimated career length
~58 years
Estimated age at first success
63
Estimated age at first $1M
61
Estimated age at first $100M
74
Estimated age at first $1B
79

Jason Chang's wealth grew from a lower baseline, driven by a self-made journey with an 85 self-made score, and a high wealth velocity of 79.5%.

Relationships

Partner name
Ching Ping Chang
Children count
3, including Rutherford
Partner net worth comparison
Not confirmed
Spouse / Partner
Ching Ping Chang

Jason Chang is married to Ching Ping Chang. No information is available regarding their net worth, combined couple net worth, net worth gap, or age gap.

Physical Attributes

Zodiac Sign
Taurus

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Income Breakdown

Estimated split using occupation-weighted income composition from the resolved profile model.

Jason Chang estimated income source composition$6.60B
  • Equity Holdings$4.16B
  • Executive Income$1.32B
  • Other Assets$1.12B

How Jason Chang Makes Money

Estimated composition based on occupation-weighted income model until source-resolved earnings breakdowns are attached per profile.

  • $Equity Holdings: 63% of modeled worth ($4.16B)
  • $Executive Income: 20% of modeled worth ($1.32B)
  • $Other Assets: 17% of modeled worth ($1.12B)

How Jason Chang Compares

Jason Chang
$6.60B
Elon Musk
$852B
Mark Zuckerberg
$220B
Stephen Jarislowsky
$40.0B

Richer than 373 of 404 entrepreneurs in our database.

Social Power Meter

Composite radar of net worth, demand, social reach proxy, and trend momentum.

Net WorthSearch VolumeTrend ScoreWealth VelocitySocial ReachGlobal Relevance
  • Net Worth76/100
  • Search Volume82/100
  • Trend Score84/100
  • Wealth Velocity72/100
  • Social Reach31/100
  • Global Relevance92/100

Taurus Richest

Jason Chang is the #5 richest Taurus in our database ($6.60B).

Chinese Zodiac

Jason Chang was born in the Year of the Monkey.

Birthday

319 days until Jason Chang's 83th birthday.

Born in 1944

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Daily Earnings Context

Jason Chang earns what an average Singapore person earns in a lifetime every 905 days.

Rare Combination

One of only 2 Singapore entrepreneurs in our database — top 0.5% by nationality in this field.

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