Universal Display Corporation Announces the Appointment of New Board Member
Universal Display (Nasdaq: OLED) announced the appointment of April E. Walker to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025, expanding the board to 11 members. Walker brings over 30 years of leadership experience from companies including Microsoft, MetLife, NBCUniversal, and Salesforce, with expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.
Walker currently serves as a strategic advisor and holds positions at Drexel University Solutions Institute. She has an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, specialized certifications in AI and Machine Learning, and an MS in Engineering Management from George Washington University. She also serves on the Board of Sangoma Technologies
Universal Display (Nasdaq: OLED) ha annunciato la nomina di April E. Walker al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, a partire dal 1° gennaio 2025, portando il consiglio a 11 membri. Walker porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella leadership, avendo lavorato in aziende come Microsoft, MetLife, NBCUniversal e Salesforce, con competenze in intelligenza artificiale, cybersecurity e innovazione digitale.
Attualmente, Walker è consulente strategico e ricopre ruoli presso il Drexel University Solutions Institute. Possiede un MBA della MIT Sloan School of Management, certificazioni specializzate in AI e Machine Learning, e un MS in Ingegneria Management dalla George Washington University. Inoltre, è membro del Consiglio di Sangoma Technologies.
Universal Display (Nasdaq: OLED) anunció el nombramiento de April E. Walker para su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 1 de enero de 2025, ampliando la junta a 11 miembros. Walker aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en liderazgo de empresas como Microsoft, MetLife, NBCUniversal y Salesforce, con experiencia en inteligencia artificial, ciberseguridad e innovación digital.
Walker actualmente se desempeña como asesora estratégica y ocupa cargos en el Drexel University Solutions Institute. Tiene un MBA de la MIT Sloan School of Management, certificaciones especializadas en IA y Aprendizaje Automático, y una maestría en Gestión de Ingeniería de la George Washington University. También forma parte de la Junta de Sangoma Technologies.
유니버설 디스플레이 (Nasdaq: OLED)는 에이프릴 E. 워커를 이사회의 구성원으로 임명했다고 발표했으며, 이는 2025년 1월 1일부터 발효되며, 이사회는 11명의 구성원으로 확장됩니다. 워커는 마이크로소프트, 메트라이프, NBC유니버설, 세일즈포스 등에서 30년 이상의 리더십 경험을 쌓았으며 인공지능, 사이버 보안 및 디지털 혁신에 대한 전문성을 보유하고 있습니다.
워커는 현재 전략 고문으로 활동하고 있으며 드렉셀 대학교 솔루션 연구소에서 직책을 가지고 있습니다. MIT 슬론 경영대학원에서 MBA를 취득했으며, AI 및 기계 학습에 대한 전문 자격증과 조지 워싱턴 대학교에서 공학 관리 석사 학위를 가지고 있습니다. 또한 상고마 테크놀로지스 이사회에서도 활동하고 있습니다.
Universal Display (Nasdaq: OLED) a annoncé la nomination de April E. Walker à son Conseil d'Administration, effective à partir du 1er janvier 2025, portant le conseil à 11 membres. Walker a plus de 30 ans d'expérience en leadership dans des entreprises telles que Microsoft, MetLife, NBCUniversal et Salesforce, avec une expertise en intelligence artificielle, cybersécurité et innovation numérique.
Walker est actuellement conseillère stratégique et occupe des postes à l'Institut de Solutions de l'Université Drexel. Elle a un MBA de la MIT Sloan School of Management, des certifications spécialisées en IA et apprentissage automatique, ainsi qu'une maîtrise en gestion d'ingénierie de l'Université George Washington. Elle siège également au Conseil de Sangoma Technologies.
Universal Display (Nasdaq: OLED) gab bekannt, dass April E. Walker mit Wirkung zum 1. Januar 2025 in den Vorstand berufen wird, der damit auf 11 Mitglieder erweitert wird. Walker bringt über 30 Jahre Führungserfahrung aus Unternehmen wie Microsoft, MetLife, NBCUniversal und Salesforce mit und hat Fachkenntnisse in den Bereichen Künstliche Intelligenz, Cybersicherheit und digitale Innovation.
Derzeit fungiert Walker als strategische Beraterin und hat Positionen am Drexel University Solutions Institute inne. Sie hat einen MBA von der MIT Sloan School of Management, spezialisierte Zertifizierungen in KI und maschinellem Lernen sowie einen MS in Engineering Management von der George Washington University. Außerdem ist sie Mitglied des Vorstands von Sangoma Technologies.
- Board expansion strengthens technological expertise with addition of experienced tech industry leader
- New director brings strategic knowledge in emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity
- Appointment aligns with company's OLED growth strategy and innovation focus
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“I am pleased to welcome April to the Board,” said Steven V. Abramson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Display Corporation and a member of the Board. “April brings a wealth of experience and a strong technology background to the Board, bolstering UDC’s commitment to innovation and leadership in the OLED ecosystem. She has held senior leadership roles at several preeminent technology companies where she developed expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data center infrastructure, and digital innovation. We believe that April’s expansive knowledge of cutting-edge technology and strategic acumen will further strengthen the capabilities of our Board as we continue our OLED growth journey and explore new frontiers of possibility.”
April E. Walker is a global leader in the technology industry, known for her passion for digital innovation and transformation, and her knowledge of the strategic adoption of artificial intelligence. With more than 30 years of leadership experience at leading tech and enterprise companies, including Microsoft, MetLife, NBCUniversal, and Salesforce, Ms. Walker has a strong blend of expertise in business strategy, customer experience, technology, sales, and operations. Currently, she is a strategic advisor, columnist, thought leader, and speaker on emerging technology and industry transformation. She serves as an advisory board member for the Drexel University Solutions Institute and an Adjunct Professor for Drexel’s Executive MBA program. Ms. Walker holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and specialized executive certifications in Artificial Intelligence, as well as Data Science and Machine Learning (ML), from the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing. Additionally, she has an MS in Engineering Management from The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science. Ms. Walker also serves on the Board of Sangoma Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: SANG; TSX: STC).
About Universal Display Corporation
Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Founded in 1994 and with subsidiaries and offices around the world, the Company currently owns, exclusively licenses or has the sole right to sublicense more than 6,000 patents issued and pending worldwide. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit https://oled.com/.
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