Corporate Executives
Eva Chen
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
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Since co-founding Trend Micro in 1988, Eva Chen has played a central role in shaping the company into one of the world’s leading innovators in Internet content security.
Before becoming CEO in late 2004, Eva served as executive vice president from 1988 to 1996 and as CTO from 1996 to 2004. During her tenure, she led the development of a series of industry firsts, from pioneering unique security products to transformative security management strategies that helped establish Trend as a global security leader.
Eva holds dual master’s degrees in business administration and management information systems from the University of Texas. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Chen Chi University in Taipei.
Among her many accomplishments and accolades, some of the most notable include:
- Recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity (2020)
- Ranked among the Top 10 High-Flying Women in Technology by V3 Magazine (2012)
- Included in Forbes Asia’s 50 Power Businesswomen list (2012)
- Recipient of the Cloud Security Alliance Industry Leadership Award (2012)
- Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Executives in the industry by CRN (2009)
- Selected as one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Networking by Network World (2004)
- Honored as one of the Top Five “Women of Vision” by Information Security (2003)
- Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Secure Computing (2001)
Mahendra Negi
Chief Financial Officer
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As CFO and board of directors member, Mahendra Negi oversees global finance, legal, and HR operations. He’s been recognized as Japan’s No. 1 Internet Analyst and No. 2 Software Analyst by Institutional Investor magazine and Nikkei Shimbun, Japan's top business newspaper.
Before joining Trend in May 2000, Mahendra specialized in the Japanese internet and software markets at Merrill Lynch. He holds a master's degree in physics from Nagpur University in India and a master's degree in management from London Business School.
Akihiko Omikawa
Executive Vice President Japan
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Akihiko Omikawa began his career as a sales manager at Japan Digital Equipment Corporation (now Hewlett-Packard). In 1992, he joined Microsoft Japan, where he held several leadership roles, including director of sales, director of enterprise business operations, general business managing director, and executive board member.
He joined Trend in February 2003. He has also served as Executive Vice President of Japan and the Cyber Security Institute, where he led growth in the consumer broadband and carrier/ISP markets and developed integrated solutions for corporate, government, and educational sectors.
Akihiko graduated from Nihon University’s College of Commerce in 1982 with a degree in business administration.
Kevin Simzer
Chief Operating Officer
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As COO, Kevin is responsible for all field operations, including global sales, marketing, business development, strategic alliances, and corporate development.
Since joining Trend, Kevin has held several key roles, including CMO and head of Global Alliances, Corporate Development, and Strategy. Prior to that, he held several executive positions at security pioneer Entrust (now Entrust-Datacard), including COO, general manager, CMO, and VP of engineering. He was also part of Entrust’s founding team.
Earlier in his career, Kevin worked in product development at Nortel, where he helped engineer next-generation networking technologies. He has served on the boards of Entrust, the Queen’s University High Performance Computing Virtual Laboratory, and Certes Networks, a cloud network security innovator.
Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Carole Ann McCuaig
Senior Vice President of Global Business Operations
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Carole Ann is responsible for sales operations and strategic planning, with a focus on improving revenue visibility, supporting predictable growth, and advancing business automation.
With a passion for data and analytics, she brings a deep understanding of all aspects of Trend’s global sales organization. Her insights play a key role in driving the company’s success in markets around the world.
Carole Ann has more than 25 years of experience in technology and sales operations. Before joining Trend, she held senior sales operations roles at Corel Corporation, Zix, and Entrust.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Oscar Chang
Chief Development Officer
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As chief development officer for Trend, Oscar Chang leads a team of more than 1,000 engineers to support the company’s continued success as a global security leader.
Since joining Trend in 1993, Oscar has established the R&D team in Japan and led the development of several flagship products, including PC-cillin.
Before joining Trend, he worked at Diamond Ware Corporation. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and information engineering from National Taiwan University.
Max Cheng
Chief Information Officer
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As chief information officer, Max Cheng oversees information services and security at Trend.
With more than 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Max has held several executive roles at Trend, each instrumental in shaping the company into a global leader.
He successfully built and led one of the world’s top cybersecurity research and product support organizations. As vice president of global sales engineering and global technical support, he helped transform regional teams into high-performing, world-class technical units, driving Trend’s international growth.
Under Max’s leadership, Trend’s Core Technology team evolved into a globally recognized cybersecurity R&D group, earning several industry certifications and setting market-leading standards.
Max also serves as CEO of VicOne, Trend’s subsidiary focused on automotive cybersecurity. Under his guidance, VicOne has steadily positioned itself as a leading expert in securing connected vehicles and advancing innovation in the field.
Claudia Wu
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Claudia oversees all aspects of global people strategy and operations, including company culture, organizational development, management philosophy, leadership development, and employee engagement and motivation.
Her passion for helping people thrive—combined with her deep understanding of cultural diversity and business—has been key to her success and strong reputation throughout her career.
Claudia holds a master’s degree in human resources from Michigan State University.
Felix S. Sterling
Chief Legal Officer & EVP Global Policy and Compliance
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As chief legal officer for Trend, Felix supports the board of directors and collaborates with the executive team on governance, compliance, and strategic matters. He also leads the legal team, overseeing services for Trend’s regional subsidiaries and global operations. In addition, he heads the company’s global policy and compliance initiatives.
Before joining Trend, Felix was a vice president and associate general counsel at VeriSign. He previously served on the legal team at Yahoo!, following his work as an associate in the litigation and technology transactions practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a leading technology law firm. Earlier in his career, he served as senior law clerk to the chief justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.
Prior to law school, Felix studied cognitive science and human factors engineering in graduate school and worked in the Flight Human Factors Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center.
He holds a juris doctor from the University of California, Davis, where he served as editor-in-chief of the King Hall Advocate and won the Western U.S. ABA moot court championship. He earned a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has completed executive education programs at both Harvard Business School (Making Corporate Boards More Effective) and Stanford Business School (Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive).
Frank Kuo
Chief Platform Officer & GM of Global Consumer Business
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As Chief Platform Officer & GM of Global Consumer Business, Frank Kuo led the transformation of Trend Micro’s product portfolio into a single unified platform. His dynamic leadership style encourages teams of experts to align and boost customer growth by offering enhanced products and services.
Frank has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry and has been with Trend Micro for more than two decades. His deep insights into global enterprise IT architecture transformation and the cybersecurity space laid the foundation for numerous industry-leading enterprise projects.
Frank began his career as a product manager at Trend Micro. His contributions grew as the company continued to innovate. Previously, Frank founded a technology company and served on its board. Frank holds a master’s degree in business administration from National Taiwan University.
Dhanya Thakkar
EVP, North America & AMEA Sales
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Dhanya Thakkar is a transformation specialist with more than 25 years of experience as a business leader, with a focus on next-generation enterprise companies, including those in the security space. With a strong track record in leadership roles at both top-tier technology firms and start-ups, he has helped build and scale multiple companies, business units, and product lines, often propelling them into market-leading positions.
A highly dynamic and skilled executive, Dhanya combines deep technical expertise with strong business insight. He has a proven ability to help organizations operationalize their cybersecurity strategies through effective tools, streamlined processes, and the right talent.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Maharaja Sayajirao University in India and completed the Executive Program at Queen’s Graduate School of Business.
Dhanya is the co-inventor of three patented technologies, a published author and featured columnist in leading industry publications, and a recognized thought leader in information security, cybercrime, and emerging technologies. He is also a frequent speaker at major global conferences and forums.
Rachel Jin
Chief Enterprise Platform Officer
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Rachel Jin is the chief enterprise platform officer at Trend, where she leads the company’s efforts in building cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and advancing its strategic vision. In this role, she oversees Trend’s cybersecurity platform and business products, managing platform strategy, product roadmaps, and product marketing.
With more than 20 years of experience, Rachel has held a wide range of roles, including developer, development manager, field sales, product manager, and product marketing manager. This diverse background has given her a deep understanding of the high-tech industry and a strong passion for innovation.
Throughout her career, Rachel has played a key role in shaping strategic direction by leveraging advanced technologies and helping keep Trend at the forefront of cybersecurity risk and threat management. Her commitment to excellence and customer success continues to drive the company’s growth and leadership in the field.
She holds a degree in electrical engineering and automation, completed the Chief Product Officer executive program at Stanford University, and earned an MBA from both Cornell University and Queen’s University.
Hernán Armbruster
Senior Vice President, Americas
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Hernán Armbruster is responsible for Trend Micro’s business operations across the Americas, including the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. He is part of the global team overseeing sales of the company’s strategic products.
He joined Trend more than 20 years ago as head of technical support services for Argentina, then Latin America. He later served as country manager for Brazil and Mexico, and as director of operations for Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Hernán holds an MBA from IBMEC University in Brazil, a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Universidad Centro de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Exactas in Argentina, and has completed the Executive Program from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Canada.
In 2017, he was named one of the Top 50 Influential Hispanic Leaders in Latin America/Ibero America by the Hispanic IT Executive Council. In 2018, he received a SANS Difference Makers Award for his leadership in cybersecurity.
Hernán and his team work closely with law enforcement, providing intelligence and training that support investigations. He has also helped lead Trend’s training initiatives to address the global cybersecurity skills shortage by developing young talent in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Canada, and the United States. Additionally, he led the creation of the Organization of American States Cyberwomen Challenge series to help women build cybersecurity skills early in their careers.
Company Founders
Steve Chang
Chairman and Founder of Trend Micro, Inc.
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Steve Chang is the founder and chairman of Trend and served as the company’s original chief executive officer until the end of 2004. Under his leadership, Trend grew from US$10 million in annual revenue in 1994 to US$454 million by the end of 2003. The company expanded to more than 2,000 employees across sales, operations, research, support, and development in over 30 countries. As chairman, Chang continues to represent Trend to customers and industry partners.
Recognizing the growing threat of computer viruses, Chang founded Trend in California in 1988 with a mission to develop antivirus software for personal computers. As local networks spread and the internet matured, the company evolved to focus on antivirus and content security solutions and services.
Chang’s leadership and vision have earned recognition in several major publications. He was named one of Asia’s “25 Movers and Shakers” by ZDNet Asia in 2001. Fortune magazine called him a “global force,” and he was twice honored in BusinessWeek’s “Stars of Asia” awards. In 2004, he was named “Innovator of the Year” by the Asia Business Leader Awards and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Asian Business Leaders Awards, hosted by CNBC in Singapore in 2009.
Before launching Trend, Chang worked as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard and later founded AsiaTek, a Taiwan-based UNIX software design company. He holds a Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics from Fu-Jen Catholic University in Taiwan and a master’s degree in computer science from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania.
Eva Chen
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
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Since co-founding Trend Micro in 1988, Eva Chen has played a central role in shaping the company into one of the world’s leading innovators in Internet content security.
Before becoming CEO in late 2004, Eva served as executive vice president from 1988 to 1996 and as CTO from 1996 to 2004. During her tenure, she led the development of a series of industry firsts, from pioneering unique security products to transformative security management strategies that helped establish Trend as a global security leader.
Eva holds dual master’s degrees in business administration and management information systems from the University of Texas. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Chen Chi University in Taipei.
Among her many accomplishments and accolades, some of the most notable include:
- Recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity (2020)
- Ranked among the Top 10 High-Flying Women in Technology by V3 Magazine (2012)
- Included in Forbes Asia’s 50 Power Businesswomen list (2012)
- Recipient of the Cloud Security Alliance Industry Leadership Award (2012)
- Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Executives in the industry by CRN (2009)
- Selected as one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Networking by Network World (2004)
- Honored as one of the Top Five “Women of Vision” by Information Security (2003)
- Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Secure Computing (2001)
Jenny Chang
Chief Culture Officer (CCO) and Co-Founder
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Jenny Chang works to cultivate and strengthen Trend’s core values and culture, forming the foundation for the company’s ongoing innovation and growth. She is widely recognized as a pioneer in the cybersecurity industry.
As a co-founder, Jenny focused on marketing and human resources before becoming chief culture officer. She helped establish Trend’s Virus Buster as the top antivirus desktop product in Japan, reaching more than 70% market share, and led efforts that contributed to Trend winning Taiwan’s Global Brand award for four consecutive years.
Jenny holds a degree in Chinese literature from National Taiwan University and a degree in information science from Lehigh University. In addition to her work at Trend, she is a writer, producer, and radio host devoted to promoting Chinese literature and the arts. She has published four books about Trend and produced a series of Peking operas and Chinese literary dramas. Passionate about psychological well-being, Jenny also founded a psychotherapy foundation that offers training, workshops, and counseling.
Board of Directors
Steve Chang
Chairman and Founder of Trend Micro, Inc.
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Steve Chang is the founder and chairman of Trend and served as the company’s original chief executive officer until the end of 2004. Under his leadership, Trend grew from US$10 million in annual revenue in 1994 to US$454 million by the end of 2003. The company expanded to more than 2,000 employees across sales, operations, research, support, and development in over 30 countries. As chairman, Chang continues to represent Trend to customers and industry partners.
Recognizing the growing threat of computer viruses, Chang founded Trend in California in 1988 with a mission to develop antivirus software for personal computers. As local networks spread and the internet matured, the company evolved to focus on antivirus and content security solutions and services.
Chang’s leadership and vision have earned recognition in several major publications. He was named one of Asia’s “25 Movers and Shakers” by ZDNet Asia in 2001. Fortune magazine called him a “global force,” and he was twice honored in BusinessWeek’s “Stars of Asia” awards. In 2004, he was named “Innovator of the Year” by the Asia Business Leader Awards and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Asian Business Leaders Awards, hosted by CNBC in Singapore in 2009.
Before launching Trend, Chang worked as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard and later founded AsiaTek, a Taiwan-based UNIX software design company. He holds a Bachelor of Science in applied mathematics from Fu-Jen Catholic University in Taiwan and a master’s degree in computer science from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania.
Eva Chen
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
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Since co-founding Trend Micro in 1988, Eva Chen has played a central role in shaping the company into one of the world’s leading innovators in Internet content security.
Before becoming CEO in late 2004, Eva served as executive vice president from 1988 to 1996 and as CTO from 1996 to 2004. During her tenure, she led the development of a series of industry firsts, from pioneering unique security products to transformative security management strategies that helped establish Trend as a global security leader.
Eva holds dual master’s degrees in business administration and management information systems from the University of Texas. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Chen Chi University in Taipei.
Among her many accomplishments and accolades, some of the most notable include:
- Recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity (2020)
- Ranked among the Top 10 High-Flying Women in Technology by V3 Magazine (2012)
- Included in Forbes Asia’s 50 Power Businesswomen list (2012)
- Recipient of the Cloud Security Alliance Industry Leadership Award (2012)
- Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Executives in the industry by CRN (2009)
- Selected as one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Networking by Network World (2004)
- Honored as one of the Top Five “Women of Vision” by Information Security (2003)
- Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Secure Computing (2001)
Mahendra Negi
Chief Financial Officer
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As CFO and board of directors member, Mahendra Negi oversees global finance, legal, and HR operations. He’s been recognized as Japan’s No. 1 Internet Analyst and No. 2 Software Analyst by Institutional Investor magazine and Nikkei Shimbun, Japan's top business newspaper.
Before joining Trend in May 2000, Mahendra specialized in the Japanese internet and software markets at Merrill Lynch. He holds a master's degree in physics from Nagpur University in India and a master's degree in management from London Business School.
Akihiko Omikawa
Executive Vice President Japan
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Akihiko Omikawa began his career as a sales manager at Japan Digital Equipment Corporation (now Hewlett-Packard). In 1992, he joined Microsoft Japan, where he held several leadership roles, including director of sales, director of enterprise business operations, general business managing director, and executive board member.
He joined Trend in February 2003. He has also served as Executive Vice President of Japan and the Cyber Security Institute, where he led growth in the consumer broadband and carrier/ISP markets and developed integrated solutions for corporate, government, and educational sectors.
Akihiko graduated from Nihon University’s College of Commerce in 1982 with a degree in business administration.
Koichiro Tokuoka
Board Member
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Koichiro Tokuoka has served as an independent outside director at Trend since March 2023.
He began his career in the Human Resources Department at Nissan Motor Co. and Nissan Europe, later becoming senior vice president and partner at FleishmanHillard Japan. There, he focused on HR systems, culture reform, internal communication, reputation management, and leadership development.
Since 2006, Koichiro has been a professor at the Tama Graduate School of Business, where he currently serves as dean. In 2017, he founded Life Shift Inc. He is also the author of multiple books, including Innovatorship and MBB: Management by Belief (co-authored with Professors Ikujiro Nonaka and Kazuo Ichijo).
Credentials include
B.A. in International Relations, Faculty of Liberal Arts, The University of Tokyo
M.A., Oxford University, Oxford, England, U.K.
Significant concurrent positions at other companies:
Professor Emeritus, Tama Graduate School of Business
Chairman and Representative Director, Life Shift Inc.
Fukuzou Inoue
Board Member
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Fukuzou Inoue assumed the role of independent outside director at Trend in March 2025.
He previously served as president and representative director of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation (NTT East) and currently serves as an advisor to the organization.
Inoue brings extensive business experience and leadership expertise to the board.
Corporate Auditor
Takashi Hirata
Full-time Corporate Auditor
Kenichiro Jomen
Corporate Auditor
Miwako Funamoto
Corporate Auditor
Taeko Izumi
Corporate Auditor