Universal Display Appoints April E. Walker to Board

By Bobby Samwell • Wednesday, December 18 15:16 • Permanent Link

Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: OLED) has recently announced the appointment of April E. Walker to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2025, expanding the board to 11 members. Steven V. Abramson, President and CEO of Universal Display Corporation, expressed his enthusiasm for Walker's appointment, highlighting her extensive experience and strong background in technology.

Walker brings with her over 30 years of leadership experience in prominent technology and enterprise companies, including Microsoft, MetLife, NBCUniversal, and Salesforce. She is globally recognized for her expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data center infrastructure, and digital innovation. Walker holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and specialized executive certifications in artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning 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.

Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: OLED) is a leader in the research, development, and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for display and solid-state lighting applications. The company currently owns, exclusively licenses, or has the sole right to sublicense over 6,000 patents issued and pending worldwide. It licenses its proprietary technologies, including its high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology, and develops high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials for OLED fabrication.

As of the date of this announcement, Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: OLED) has not disclosed specific financial metrics or changes in performance. For further information on the company's financial performance, it is recommended to refer to the latest financial reports and disclosures released by Universal Display Corporation. Today the company's shares have moved -2.3% to a price of $152.33. For the full picture, make sure to review Universal Display's 8-K report.

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