“Steven Pan brings both heart and strategic acumen to Crisis and Renewal. A must-read for entrepreneurial leaders.”

—Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor in Chief, Forbes Media

“Crisis and Renewal is a story of courage and transformation. Steven Pan’s journey resonates far beyond business—it speaks to the human spirit.”

—Michelle Yeoh, Academy Award Winner, Global Humanitarian Advocate and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador

“Steven Pan’s Crisis and Renewal offers a deeply human perspective on what it means to lead with values through times of upheaval. His story reflects the best of global entrepreneurship—rooted in heritage, shaped by resilience, and guided by a commitment to serve. This is a timely and inspiring memoir for anyone navigating complexity in a changing world.”

—Joe Tsai, Chairman, Alibaba Group; Governor, Brooklyn Nets

“Steven Pan’s Crisis and Renewal captures the courage and clarity required to lead through uncertainty. His passion for redefining luxury and his steadfast belief in the Regent vision helped turn challenge into opportunity. This memoir is an inspiring reflection on what it means to lead with heart, heritage, and a future-focused mindset.”

—Keith Barr, Former CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

“Steven Pan’s journey stands as a testament to resilience, culture, and purpose-driven reinvention. This is a timely and authentic account of transformative leadership. I especially appreciated his higher-order thinking and practice around culture. You will too.”

—Richard Lyons, Chancellor of University of California, Berkeley

“Steven Pan’s reflections in the book Crisis and Renewal remind us that leadership anchors in empathy, and the sense of purpose transforms adversity into strength. Taiwan, due to her unique geographical location and geopolitical environment since WWII, is an island of resilience. Steven Pan’s book offers a moving story of overcoming challenges and striving for global presence with his business.”

—Mark Liu, former Chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)

“Crisis and Renewal is a master class in leading through turbulence with empathy, courage, and purpose. Steven Pan offers the wisdom and personal reflection of a seasoned global entrepreneur and the heart of a human-centered leader. His story is an inspiring reminder that adversity, when met with compassion and resilience, can unlock extraordinary transformation.”

—Hubert Joly, Harvard Business School, Former Best Buy CEO, Best-Selling Author, The Heart of Business

“Steven’s life story is a testament to resilience and grace. Reading his journey has been nothing short of a blessing—an inspiration that stirs the soul and strengthens the heart, giving me renewed courage to meet life’s trials and tribulations with hope and determination.”

—Walter Wang, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of JM Eagle; Founder and Chairman, New Taipei Kings

“Steven Pan’s reflections reveal how strong values and adaptive leadership can steer an organization through crisis toward global excellence. Crisis and Renewal is a thoughtful and timely contribution for leaders navigating complexity in any industry.”

—Cliff Oberlin, Chairman & CEO of Oberlin Financial International and author of Building a High-End Financial Services Practice (Bloomberg Press, 2004) and Family Fortunes – How Family Enterprises Thrive Across Generations (2022)

“Steven Pan’s journey with Regent Taipei is a powerful story of vision, resilience, and empathy. Rooted in Taiwan and shaped by both Eastern and Western values, he transformed some of the world’s toughest crises into opportunities for growth. From pandemics to natural disasters, his leadership offers timeless lessons for navigating uncertainty with heart and purpose.”

—Syaru Shirley Lin, Founder and Chair of Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation