# Johnson Lee

> Johnson Lee is the Taipei-based chairman and CEO of E Ink Holdings, whose career spans ePaper research and development, business development, manufacturing and technology licensing. A Tufts economics graduate and former startup founder, he became E Ink president in 2014 and CEO in 2019. His work has focused on extending electronic paper beyond e-readers through electronic shelf labels, signage, color-changing surfaces and partnerships with other manufacturers.

- **Role:** Chairman and CEO at E Ink Holdings Inc.
- **Organizations:** E Ink Holdings Inc., E Ink Corporation, Transcend Optronics, Hydis Technology, NewCopper, Ohfish Communications Inc.
- **Nationality:** Taiwanese (Republic of China)
- **Education:** BA in Economics, Tufts University, Electrical Engineering bachelor’s qualification listed in E Ink governance disclosures, Tufts University
- **Known for:** Led E Ink as CEO during growth from US$450 million in revenue to more than US$1 billion in 2022, as reported in its executive biography., 2023 ERSO Award from the Pan Wen Yuan Foundation., 2025 Outstanding Individual Contribution Award from the Taiwan Display Union Association.

## Career timeline

- **1998** — Graduated from Tufts; says he launched his own startup after graduation. His alumni statement lists Founder and CEO of Ohfish Communications Inc. as a past occupation.
- **2006** — Joined the company now called E Ink Holdings as Director of R&D of ePaper Systems.
- **2009** — Participated in the merger of Prime View International and Massachusetts-based E Ink Corporation.
- **2010** — Became chairman of Transcend Optronics.
- **2012** — Became chairman of Hydis Technology; subsequently led its transition from LCD manufacturing to licensing.
- **2014-06** — Appointed president of E Ink Holdings.
- **2018** — Took leadership of global sales, operations, R&D and finance centers.
- **2019-12** — Appointed CEO of E Ink Holdings.
- **2023-04** — Received the Pan Wen Yuan Foundation ERSO Award.
- **2025-04** — Received the Taiwan Display Union Association Outstanding Individual Contribution Award.
- **2026-04** — Returned to Tufts to deliver its 14th School of Engineering Dean’s Lecture.
- **2026-09** — Joined NewCopper’s board as E Ink announced an investment in the conductive copper ink startup.

## Achievements

- Led E Ink as CEO during growth from US$450 million in revenue to more than US$1 billion in 2022, as reported in its executive biography.
- 2023 ERSO Award from the Pan Wen Yuan Foundation.
- 2025 Outstanding Individual Contribution Award from the Taiwan Display Union Association.
- Led Hydis’s transition from LCD manufacturing to technology licensing.
- E Ink received the group-category sixth Presidential Innovation Award in 2024; this is a company award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — E Ink announced its NewCopper investment on September 10 and said Johnson Lee joined the startup’s board.
- **2026-09** — ANREALAGE presented six dresses using E Ink Prism 3 at Paris Fashion Week on September 29; E Ink announced the collaboration September 30.
- **2026-04** — Delivered the Tufts School of Engineering Dean’s Lecture on April 3.
- **2026-03** — Discussed plans for up to NT$8 billion in 2026 capital expenditure and a new large-display production line.

## Links

- Website: https://www.eink.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-lee-5b763a63

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Last updated: 2026-10-22