Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 50/100
4 mention(s) identify LIH SHYNG (RICK L.) TSAI as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAM RESEARCH CORP | 2016-09-29 | Dr. Tsai received a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan and a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University. Dr. Tsai held various technical positions at Hewlett Packard from 1981 to 1989. | Holds a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering and has held technical and executive roles at semiconductor companies and Hewlett Packard, indicating strong technical expertise. |
| LAM RESEARCH CORP | 2017-09-28 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. | Holds a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering and a B.S. degree in physics; has held technical and executive roles in semiconductor companies, indicating strong technical background. |
| LAM RESEARCH CORP | 2018-09-26 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. The Board has concluded that Dr. Tsai is qualified to serve as a director of the Company because of his substantial operational and leadership experience in global businesses, particularly through his service as president, CEO and director of TSMC, a major customer of the Company; his knowledge of the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment businesses; his marketing experience; his extensive executive and board experience for global technology companies, including NXP Semiconductor, Chunghwa Telecom and MediaTek; and his mergers and acquisitions experience. | He has a Ph.D. in material science and engineering and held various technical and executive roles at semiconductor and technology companies, indicating strong technical expertise. |
| LAM RESEARCH CORP | 2021-09-28 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. He held various technical positions at Hewlett Packard from 1981 to 1989. | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. in material science and engineering and has held technical and executive roles at semiconductor and technology companies, indicating strong technical background potentially including programming skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2016-09-29 | Dr. Tsai received a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan and a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University. Dr. Tsai held various technical positions at Hewlett Packard from 1981 to 1989. |
| 2017-09-28 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. |
| 2018-09-26 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. The Board has concluded that Dr. Tsai is qualified to serve as a director of the Company because of his substantial operational and leadership experience in global businesses, particularly through his service as president, CEO and director of TSMC, a major customer of the Company; his knowledge of the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment businesses; his marketing experience; his extensive executive and board experience for global technology companies, including NXP Semiconductor, Chunghwa Telecom and MediaTek; and his mergers and acquisitions experience. |
| 2019-09-25 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. |
| 2020-09-23 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. |
| 2021-09-28 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. He held various technical positions at Hewlett Packard from 1981 to 1989. |
| 2022-09-28 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. |
| 2023-09-27 | Dr. Tsai earned a Ph.D. degree in material science and engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. degree in physics from the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01