# Sidney Lu

> Sidney Lu, also known as Lu Sung-Ching, is chairman and CEO of Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), the parent of One Mobility Group. An Illinois engineering and mathematics graduate, he worked at Packard Electric and AMP before joining Hon Hai in 1990 and leading FIT after its 2013 spin-off. His philanthropy supports engineering education at Illinois.

- **Role:** Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT Hon Teng)
- **Organizations:** Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT Hon Teng), Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn), Packard Electric Division of General Motors, AMP Incorporated
- **Nationality:** Taiwanese
- **Education:** B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.S., Mathematics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- **Known for:** MechSE Distinguished Alumnus, 2011., College of Engineering Alumni Award for Distinguished Service, 2015., Grainger Engineering Hall of Fame inductee, 2025.

## Career timeline

- **1981-1988** — Connector engineering at General Motors’ Packard Electric Division in Ohio.
- **1988-1990** — Manufacturing work at AMP Incorporated.
- **1990** — Joined Hon Hai’s interconnect technology business.
- **2003** — Became head of Foxconn’s connector and cable operations.
- **2013** — Became leader of FIT following its spin-off from Hon Hai.

## Achievements

- MechSE Distinguished Alumnus, 2011.
- College of Engineering Alumni Award for Distinguished Service, 2015.
- Grainger Engineering Hall of Fame inductee, 2025.
- Contributed $21.5 million to the Transform MEB project; the building was named for him in 2019.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — DIGITIMES reported Lu saying AI demand remained strong, with capacity near full utilization and visibility through 2027.
- **2026-05** — Discussed leadership and innovation in McKinsey’s Leading Asia interview.
- **2025-11** — Inducted into Grainger Engineering’s Hall of Fame; the campus graduate employees’ union opposed the honor.
- **2025-09** — FIT’s Tech Day agenda named Lu as opening and closing speaker in Taipei.

## Links

- Website: https://www.fit-foxconn.com/main/modules/MySpace/index.php?xmlid=1112
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidney-lu-9432045/

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