At the intersection of climate change, energy transition, and technological disruption, the role of a leader extends far beyond that of a manager. It demands the vision of an architect and the foresight of a bridge builder. As the head of Taiwan’s foremost institution for applied research with global influence, Dr. Hung-Yin Tsai, President of the National Institutes of Applied Research (NIAR), is spearheading efforts to forge a path where sustainability and innovation converge between Taiwan and the world.