Peter Chou

CEO
HTC

Chou is the CEO of HTC Corp. and has been with the organization since its establishment in 1997. Under his direction and leadership, HTC has emerged as a global market leader in wireless communications. Chou's expertise in the IT industry has been the driving force behind some of HTC's most cutting-edge converged devices, including the Nexus One, the HTC Hero, and the HTC HD2. He is a graduate of National Taiwan Ocean University, the National Chengchi University's Executive MBA Program, and Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, appreciating all forms of art, and listening to classical music.

Posts With Peter Chou

HTC First: The Hardware Side to Facebook Home

Ina Fried in Mobile on April 4 at 10:41 am PT

The HTC-made device will feature Facebook’s new social software as its default interface.

HTC in a Long, Dark Tunnel With a Small Flashlight

John Paczkowski in Mobile on January 8 at 4:42 am PT

“The worst for HTC has probably passed.” Sure about that?

HTC Paying Apple $6 to $8 Per Phone? That’s Crazy Talk.

John Paczkowski in Mobile on November 20, 2012 at 8:17 am PT

“I think that these estimates are baseless and very, very wrong.”

HTC, Apple Settle Patent Fight

Peter Kafka in Mobile on November 10, 2012 at 6:01 pm PT

Lawsuits dismissed, and Tim Cook and Peter Chou agree to a 10-year truce.

HTC Bulking Up to Battle Apple’s “Big Muscle”

John Paczkowski in News on June 14, 2012 at 3:32 am PT

HTC has decided not to appeal a February ITC ruling that found that Apple’s iOS devices don’t violate its patent for power management. But don’t view that as a concession of defeat.

HTC’s Bumpy Road Continues as First-Quarter Sales Drop 35 Percent

Ina Fried in Mobile on April 6, 2012 at 9:56 am PT

As expected, it was a brutal quarter for the Taiwanese smartphone maker, which is hoping to turn things around with its new One line of Android phones.

HTC Introduces the One Phone It Hopes Will Help It Regain Footing (Well, the Several Phones)

Ina Fried in Mobile on February 26, 2012 at 12:21 pm PT

At Mobile World Congress, HTC introduces a new flagship phone line with improved picture-taking capabilities.

Phone Maker HTC Reports Tough Quarter and Forecasts Continued Pain Ahead

Ina Fried in Mobile on February 6, 2012 at 4:18 am PT

The once red-hot Taiwanese phone maker predicted a steep drop in revenue for the coming quarter amid tough competition.

Final AsiaD Speakers: Apple’s Phil Schiller and Former VP Al Gore

Kara Swisher in News on October 4, 2011 at 5:15 pm PT

AsiaD is now ready for launch, with a little taste of Apple and the Veep.

Seeking Street Cred, HTC Investing $300 Million in Beats Electronics

Ina Fried in Mobile on August 10, 2011 at 5:15 pm PT

The Taiwanese cellphone maker plans to incorporate Beats Electronics audio technology into its products, starting with one model later this year. In an interview with AllThingsD, Beats CEO and legendary music producer Jimmy Iovine talks about the deal and the need for better audio in electronics.