Scrum Alliance Elects Roger Chou as First Taiwan-Based Director
Event summary
- Roger Chou, Taiwan's first Certified Scrum Trainer, elected to Scrum Alliance Board of Directors on July 20, 2026.
- Chou brings Asia-Pacific perspective and executive-level agile training experience to the board.
- Has trained over 300 CEOs in Certified ScrumMaster® methodologies.
- PhD in Business Administration from National Sun Yat-sen University with focus on executive strategy.
The big picture
Scrum Alliance's election of Roger Chou reflects growing demand for executive-level agile training and highlights the organization's push to diversify its global governance structure. The move comes as agile methodologies face increasing competition from other organizational frameworks, requiring Scrum Alliance to demonstrate tangible value at leadership levels.
What we're watching
- Asia-Pacific Influence
- How Chou's election will affect Scrum Alliance's strategic focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
- Executive Engagement
- Whether Chou can sustain high-level executive training programs to bridge strategy and delivery teams.
- Boardroom Agility
- The pace at which agile principles will be integrated into organizational governance structures under Chou's leadership.