Visionary Market Insights, Exceptional Resilience, and Outstanding Leadership Earn Prestigious Recognition Taipei, Taiwan – July 17, 2026 – Following his recent recognition as the recipient of the Responsible Business Leader Award at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA), Simon Chen, Chairman of ADATA Technology, has once again received a distinguished honor by being named to Commonwealth Magazine's "Top 50 Benchmark Entrepreneurs 2026," ranking No. 21. The annual ranking evaluates business leaders based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including corporate operating performance, capital market valuation, employee compensation, and ESG performance, recognizing Taiwan's 50 most outstanding business leaders. Chairman Chen's inclusion on the list underscores his exceptional management achievements and visionary leadership. According to Commonwealth Magazine, Chairman Chen has cultivated strong strategic partnerships with leading memory suppliers over many years. As memory prices surged and supply tightened, he proactively executed strategic procurement plans and secured ample inventory ahead of market fluctuations. His forward-looking market insight and resilient business strategy enabled ADATA to maintain outstanding operational performance amid industry volatility. Chairman Chen's high ranking is not only a testament to his strategic vision and steady leadership, but also reflects ADATA's long-term commitment to strengthening its core technologies, driving continuous innovation, and pursuing sustainable growth. Looking ahead, ADATA will continue to foster innovation as the engine of growth while working closely with its global employees and partners to embrace the next era of intelligent technology. ### About ADATA – Innovating the Future ADATA Technology is the world's second-largest manufacturer of DRAM and branded SSD modules, ranked top 25 among Best Taiwan Global Brands. ADATA offers a diverse portfolio of products, including consumer electronics, gaming products, industrial solutions, enterprise storage solutions, AI robots, and commercial electric vehicles, earning widespread international recognition such as the Taiwan Excellence Award, iF Design Award, and Red Dot Design Award. ADATA has also been honored for its commitment to employee welfare and a people-centric, sustainable corporate culture, including Great Place to Work Certification™ for its offices in Taiwan, China, the United States, Brazil, and Mexico, as well as the Best Workplaces™ in Asia, Greater China, and Taiwan awards. Since 2020, ADATA has been recognized with the “Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards” and “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” for six consecutive years. As ADATA marks its 25th anniversary milestone, the company advances its brand vision of “Innovate to Inspire.” Embracing its role as a catalyst for technological innovation, ADATA has consistently pursued excellence and breakthroughs over the past 25 years, leveraging technologies to create a smarter, more vibrant life for people worldwide and driving the world toward greater possibilities. For more information, please visit https://www.adata.com. Global Media Contact Brand Marketing – Media Relations ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. T: +886-2-8228-0886 F: +886-2-8227-1760 E: PR@adata.com
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