Leadership at GaleMed: Experience, Vision, and Collaboration #
GaleMed’s management team is composed of accomplished professionals with diverse backgrounds, united by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth. Their collective expertise shapes the company’s direction and sets high standards within the industry.
Thomas Willemsen — Chief Executive Officer #
- Education: MBA, Trier University, Germany; Chinese Language Degree, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Thomas Willemsen brings over 25 years of executive leadership in the life science and biotech sectors. His previous roles include VP Oncology at Merck KGaA Germany, General Manager and Chairman at GSK China, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific for Takeda, and CEO of Tessa Therapeutics in Singapore. With more than two decades spent in China and Taiwan, Thomas is fluent in Mandarin and leverages his international experience to guide GaleMed’s strategic vision.
Jeann Wang — Chief Operating Officer #
- Education: HRM-Bachelor, Fujian Normal University
Jeann Wang has been with GaleMed since 2006, accumulating 18 years of operational and production management experience. Rising through roles such as PMC Manager and Factory Director, Jeann has demonstrated strong leadership in supply chain and production planning. Prior to GaleMed, he held management positions at Xiamen Leader Sporting Goods Co., Ltd., contributing over 30 years of expertise in the manufacturing industry.
Jason Chen — Chief Financial Officer #
- Education: Master of Business Administration, University of Ballarat
Since joining GaleMed in 2022, Jason Chen has provided extensive financial and accounting expertise. His previous experience includes serving as Controller for Asia at Vexos Asia and a nine-year tenure as Controller at A & H Taiping Co., Ltd. Jason’s background encompasses financial control, regional management, and resource allocation.
Jeremy Chyiang — Vice President #
- Education: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago
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Jeremy Chyiang has served as Vice President at GaleMed since 2021. Previously, he was Vice President of Engineering at GaleMed (Xiamen) and has held senior roles at technology companies such as Titan Digital Dental and Global Technology Services. With a strong foundation in R&D and engineering management, Jeremy brings valuable experience in leading innovation and technical teams.
Eland Chen — Assistant Vice President for Corporate RA/QA #
- Education: M.S., Division of Physiology and Pharmacology, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, Chang Gung University
Eland Chen oversees international regulatory compliance and quality management systems at GaleMed. Since 2019, she has managed regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and clinical trials, and previously served as Yilan Factory Director and Corp. R/QA Director. Eland’s background includes leadership roles in medical affairs at Body Organ Biomedical Corp and Aeon Astron Europe BV, with broad experience in the MedTech industry.
Irene Shih — Director of Strategic and Commercial Asia #
- Education: M.Sc in Marketing, University of Strathclyde
Irene Shih brings over a decade of consulting experience in the Greater China pharmaceutical industry. As Director of Strategic and Commercial Asia, she previously led international projects as Overseas Business Development Director at MediTrust Health. Irene has a strong track record in market strategy planning and managing client relationships across the Asia-Pacific region.
The GaleMed management team is dedicated to fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence to shape a successful future for the company and its partners.