 | James KaoClassification: Wellness Product (You Need Massage Chair), joined the Rotary Club of Richmond Oct 8, 2015. Club President 2020-2021 James has been very active since joining the club, he attended Rotary Leadership Institute to learn more about Rotary and decided to work his way to be Club President. He held the position as Sgt-at-arms and Club administration director, also chaired the 2020 Chinese New Year Gala. |
Before he immigrated to Canada with his family in 1997, he owned an electronics and appliance store in Taipei and made his first bucket of gold. Adjusting to the new life and work in Canada was difficult but he stuck to his Taiwanese roots, and strived to succeed in a new environment. He finally made his first Canadian bucket of gold, and now he owns the largest massage chair chain in the North American market.
James also commits his time to giving back to the community. He often gives business talks to local entrepreneurs and shared his experience. He believes in business ethics and product services. James received Honor Citizen Award of Taipei City and Volunteer Award in 1997, and Recipient of Business Excellence Award in 2002 & 2015. He was 2016-17 chair of Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in BC.