Wayne Liu, PhD

Adjunct Instructor | Global Fashion Management

Biography

Dr. Wayne Liu is a seasoned entrepreneur, technology executive, and educator, currently serving as the President and Chief Growth Officer of Perfect Corp., a global leader in AI and AR-powered beauty and fashion tech solutions.

With more than 15 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, and digital transformation, Dr. Liu brings a deep well of industry knowledge and practical expertise into the classroom. He has played a pivotal role in building Perfect Corp. from a startup to a publicly traded global technology leader. Under his leadership, Perfect Corp. has expanded its enterprise solutions to over 800 brand partners worldwide, while simultaneously scaling its consumer-facing YouCam app family to reach hundreds of millions of users. Dr. Liu led the company’s successful listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and continues to spearhead its transition from a B2B SaaS model to a platform-driven, AI-first ecosystem.

Prior to Perfect Corp., Dr. Liu joined CyberLink in 2009. He was Vice President of Business Development responsible for key partner development, sales strategy, and business growth. He has worked in various engineering and marketing management positions at NVIDIA and Intel before joining Cyberlink. In parallel with his executive career, Dr. Liu has mentored numerous tech startups. Through these experiences, he has gained a clear understanding of the challenges early-stage companies face, not only in product development or fundraising, but in fundamental areas such as business modeling, financial planning, legal structure, and go-to-market execution. This passion for founder education has driven his commitment to teaching and giving back.

Dr. Liu received his Bachelor of Science degree from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, a Master of Science degree from Case Western Reserve University, and PhD at University of Southern California. He also earned an MBA in finance from Santa Clara University.

Courses

GF 502 Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Creativity