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    Tan Hock Eng

    Tan Hock Eng

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Tan Hock Eng's career is defined by a series of bold, transformative acquisitions that have made Broadcom one of the most valuable companies in the world. Under his leadership, Broadcom's market capitalization grew from around $20 billion to over $500 billion, a staggering increase that reflects his relentless focus on profitability and shareholder value. He has been recognized as one of the highest-paid CEOs globally, with a compensation package of $161.8 million in 2023. His ability to identify and integrate large-scale acquisitions, from LSI to VMware, has set him apart as a master dealmaker in the tech industry.

    Tan Hock Eng receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Honorary Doctor of Science

    University of Glasgow·2017

    Awarded for his contributions to business and philanthropy.

    Malaysian Outstanding Businessman Award

    Malaysian government·2016

    Recognized for his achievements in the global business arena.

    Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame

    Silicon Valley Engineering Council·2020

    Inducted for his impact on the semiconductor industry.

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    Forbes 400

    Forbes·2024
    #1

    World's Most Admired CEOs

    Fortune·2018
    #3

    Highest-Paid CEOs in the U.S.

    Bloomberg·2023

    Magazine Covers

    Forbes

    2018-07-15

    The Man Who Bought Broadcom

    Bloomberg Businessweek

    2021-03-22

    Broadcom's Hock Tan: The Master of the Mega-Deal

    Fortune

    2020-09-01

    Hock Tan: The Most Feared CEO in Silicon Valley

    Records & Feats

    Largest semiconductor acquisition in history (at the time): Broadcom Corp. for $37B

    Business Milestone·2015

    Avago's acquisition of Broadcom in 2015 was the largest semiconductor deal ever.

    Third-highest-paid CEO in the U.S. in 2023

    Compensation·2023

    Total compensation of $161.8 million, primarily from stock awards.