Governance Structure
Robust corporate governance and business integrity form the bedrock of Silks Hotel Group's stable operations and sustainable growth. Through Board oversight, functional committees, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and ethical management, we embed transparency, responsibility, fairness, and accountability into our strategic decisions and daily operations, continuously strengthening stakeholder trust and long-term enterprise value.
Board Performance Evaluation and Capability Enhancement
Under our "Regulations for Board Performance Evaluation," annual evaluations assess the Board as a whole, individual directors, and functional committees. Metrics include operational participation, decision-making quality, board composition, director selection and continuing education, internal controls, and committee oversight. Results for Fiscal Year 2025 were presented to the Board on March 9, 2026. Self-evaluations across all categories scored "Significantly Exceeds Standards," with no major areas identified for improvement.
To strengthen governance and oversight, the Company assists directors in attending professional external courses covering compliance, risk management, ESG, cybersecurity, and industry trends. In Fiscal Year 2025, 6 directors completed continuing education, totaling 17 participants (pts.) and 42 training hours (hrs.). Topics encompassed AI and digital transformation, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, corporate governance, director duties, business ethics, climate risk, biodiversity, and corporate environmental responsibility. Continuous training empowers the Board to navigate regulatory shifts, technological advances, and ESG priorities, enhancing strategic oversight and long-term value creation.
Director Training Participation
17pts.
Director Training Hours
42hrs.
Board of Directors List
| Title | Name | Gender/Age | Major Education/Experience | Current Concurrent Positions within the Company and Other Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Sy Lian Pan (Representative of Ching Cheng Investment) | Male/ 50~60 years old | University of California, Berkeley Columbia University Graduate School | Director of Nan Fung Enterprise and legal representative of Tien Hsiang Regent Hotel, Ching Cheng Investment, Silks Hotel Group, and Silks Palace (stock) company |
| Director | Yi-Hui Chiang (Representative of Ching Cheng Investment) | Female/ 50~60 years old | University of California, Berkeley | |
| Director | Rung-Wei Wang (Representative of Ching Cheng Investment) | Female/ 70~80 years old | Department of Library Science, National Taiwan University EMBA Program, National Taiwan University | General Manager of JRV Ji Rui Fan Co., Ltd. |
| Director | Se-Chen Lai(Representative of Ching Cheng Investment) | Female/ 70~80 years old | Department of Business Administration, Fu Jen Catholic University Master of Management Science, National Chiao Tung University | Independent Director, AN-SHIN FOOD SERVICES CO., LTD. |
| Director | Kong-Wen Li (Representative of Silks Hotel Group) | Male/ 70~80 years old | Department of Accounting and Statistics, Ling Tung Commercial College Honorary Doctorate of Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology | Chairman of Delta Precision Industry (stock) company, Jiangxi Delta Precision Technology Co., Ltd. (Ganzhou, Jiangxi), Leading Edge Composites Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd., and Hanlong Information Technology (stock) company; Director of Hong Kong Feng Tai International Co., Ltd. |
| Director | Chi-Shang Kao (Representative of Silks Hotel Group) | Male/ 70~80 years old | Master of Public Administration, University of San Francisco | Chairman of I-MEI Foods Co., Ltd.; Chairman of the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association; Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce, Republic of China Committee; Director of Taishin International Bank |
| Independent Director | Kuo-Chun Chang | Male/ 60~70 years old | Department of Sociology, National Taiwan University MBA, Columbia University | Chairman of Storm Media Group |
| Independent Director | Wen-Jie Wang | Male/ 70~80 years old | Graduate Institute of Business Administration, National Taiwan University | Chairman of Lion Travel Service Co., Ltd. and Twin Lion International Travel Service Co., Ltd. |
| Independent Director | Wei Wang | Male/ 60~70 years old | MBA, Harvard University, USA Master of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, USA | Chairman and CEO, Sercomm Corporation. |
- 23nd term of the Board of Directors: June 17, 2024 to June 12, 2027
Functional Committees and Division of Responsibilities
To enhance corporate governance, the Company has established an Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Sustainability Committee to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, compensation governance, risk oversight, and sustainability strategies. Operating under defined charters, each committee meets regularly and reports material matters to the Board, assisting directors in overseeing operational risks, governance performance, and ESG progress.
The Sustainability Committee manages ESG strategies and material topics, regularly updating the Board on progress and strategic direction to integrate ESG priorities into governance and decision-making processes.
Audit Committee
- Composition and Charter: Composed of all independent directors serving 3-year terms. Responsible for enhancing financial disclosure transparency, overseeing internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Operations: Convened 4 meetings in Fiscal Year 2025 to review financial statements, earnings distribution, CPA independence and competency, the Internal Control System Statement, control policy amendments, and the annual audit plan.
- Resolutions: No resolutions in Fiscal Year 2025 required approval by two-thirds of the full Board without prior Audit Committee approval.
Compensation Committee
- Composition and Charter: Composed of 3 members with commercial, legal, financial, accounting, or corporate operational expertise (current term: June 17, 2024 – June 12, 2027). Responsible for regularly reviewing charter organizational rules, setting and evaluating annual and long-term performance targets, compensation policies, standards, and structures for directors and executives, and approving individual remuneration.
- Operations: Convened 2 meetings in Fiscal Year 2025.
Executive Payment and ESG Alignment
- Director Remuneration: Per the Articles of Incorporation, director remuneration is capped at a maximum of 0.5% of annual profits, subject to Compensation Committee evaluation and Board approval.
- Integration of Non-Financial ESG KPIs: Compensation evaluations integrate non-financial metrics—including operational safety, guest satisfaction, service quality, and ESG performance alongside financial profitability—aligning executive incentives with long-term enterprise value.
