2016-04-20

Osram Appoints New CTO, Plans to Replace CFO

At its meeting today, the supervisory board of OSRAM Licht AG decided key changes in the composition of the managing board. In line with the company’s stronger technology focus, the supervisory board appointed Stefan Kampmann, 52, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with effect from July 1, 2016. “We are happy to gain an experienced top manager and technology expert for Osram’s managing board,” said Peter Bauer, chairman of the supervisory board of OSRAM Licht AG. “His experience will give additional momentum to our innovation and growth initiative.” The supervisory board has also decided, for reasons of differing views regarding the strategic direction of the company and in best mutual agreement with Klaus Patzak, to launch a structured process to find a successor for the position of Chief Financial Officer.
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2016-01-27

PlayNitride Founder and Former GPI CTO Retorts Trade Secret Case

In a company statement, former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Genesis Photonics Inc. (GPI) and founder of PlayNitride, Yun-Li (Charles) Lee has refuted GPI’s allegations of selling the company’s key technologies to Chinese LED manufacturer San’an Opto, reported TechNews.
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2014-02-20

Bridgelux Appoints Tech Veteran Cem Basceri as New CTO

Bridgelux, announced semiconductor industry veteran Dr. Cem Basceri has joined its Executive Staff. Basceri will serve as CTO and oversee the technology and product development programs at Bridgelux.
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Samsung Electronics America is enhancing the fan experience at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) with an ecosystem of Outdoor LED video walls, TVs and Galaxy tablets. From the front row to the farthest corners of the outdoor venue, Sam... READ MORE

According to The Elec, Samsung has announced plans to launch a 115-inch RGB Micro LED TV later this year. The new model will be part of the company’s Neo QLED TV lineup but positioned as an ultra-high-end version. In contrast, current Ne... READ MORE