Taiwan’s Mother of E-Commerce: Rose Tsou - In Her Shoes Ep2

Published 01/24/2025 18:00

Provider TaiwanPlus

When Rose Tsou became the head of Yahoo in Taiwan it opened up the international stage for the driven young professional and set her on a path of leadership success. In this episode of “In Her Shoes” our host Melody meets this highly-accomplished leader at the home of her mentorship program where the “Godmother of E-Commerce in Taiwan” reflects on her journey, work-life balance and many retirement plans. Gain deeper insight into what makes her tick, from an upbringing that developed an independent mindset to regularly stepping out of her comfort zone, as well as the joys of having a job where she can constantly learn and push boundaries. Through interviews with Rose, her colleagues, family and friends learn more about this passionate and thoughtful leader in this episode of “In Her Shoes.” “In Her Shoes” introduces leading women in Taiwanese society from fashion and art to business people and sports personalities. Discover more about the lives of these extraordinary women, what drives them and how they have overcome personal difficulties in their careers to reach the top of their professions.

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