Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 33/100
4 mention(s) identify WILLIAM J. LINK, PH.D. as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corp | 2018-03-29 | Dr. Link’s corporate leadership and long history successfully commercializing products in the medical technology industry provide our Board with a valuable perspective in evaluating the prospects of, and risks associated with, existing business operations. In addition, his extensive experience in identifying new business opportunities and his strong technical and engineering background have proven beneficial in assessing the potential for future innovations. | Has a strong technical and engineering background and experience in healthcare industry, beneficial in assessing potential for future innovations. |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corp | 2019-03-27 | Managing Director and Co-Founder of Versant Ventures, founder, chairman, and CEO of Chiron Vision, founder and president of American Medical Optics. Extensive experience in identifying new business opportunities and strong technical and engineering background. | He has a strong technical and engineering background and experience founding and leading technology companies, indicating software-related skills. |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corp | 2020-03-25 | Dr. Link’s corporate leadership and long history successfully commercializing products in the medical technology industry provide our Board with a valuable perspective in evaluating the prospects of, and risks associated with, existing business operations. In addition, his extensive experience in identifying new business opportunities and his strong technical and engineering background have proven beneficial in assessing the potential for future innovations. | Dr. Link has a strong technical and engineering background and experience in venture capital investing in healthcare companies, indicating relevant technical skills. |
| GLAUKOS Corp | 2016-04-19 | Dr. Link holds a B.S. and an M.S., as well as a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. | Dr. Link holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and has extensive experience in medical devices, indicating strong technical background relevant to software engineering. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2018-03-29 | Dr. Link’s corporate leadership and long history successfully commercializing products in the medical technology industry provide our Board with a valuable perspective in evaluating the prospects of, and risks associated with, existing business operations. In addition, his extensive experience in identifying new business opportunities and his strong technical and engineering background have proven beneficial in assessing the potential for future innovations. |
| 2019-03-27 | Managing Director and Co-Founder of Versant Ventures, founder, chairman, and CEO of Chiron Vision, founder and president of American Medical Optics. Extensive experience in identifying new business opportunities and strong technical and engineering background. |
| 2020-03-25 | Dr. Link’s corporate leadership and long history successfully commercializing products in the medical technology industry provide our Board with a valuable perspective in evaluating the prospects of, and risks associated with, existing business operations. In addition, his extensive experience in identifying new business opportunities and his strong technical and engineering background have proven beneficial in assessing the potential for future innovations. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2016-04-19 | Dr. Link holds a B.S. and an M.S., as well as a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. |
| 2017-04-18 | Dr. Link holds a B.S., an M.S., and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. Dr. Link has extensive knowledge of medical devices and drug delivery, particularly in ophthalmology, and his operating experience spans more than 23 years in general management in the healthcare industry. |
| 2018-04-18 | Dr. Link holds a B.S., an M.S., and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. Dr. Link has a proven record of building and operating large, successful medical product companies. He has extensive knowledge of medical devices and drug delivery, particularly in ophthalmology. |
| 2019-04-17 | Dr. Link holds a B.S., an M.S., and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. |
| 2020-04-24 | Dr. Link holds a B.S., an M.S., and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. We believe Dr. Link’s experience in identifying new business opportunities and successfully commercializing products in the medical device industry, as well as his prior experience on the boards of U.S. public companies, qualify him to serve on our Board of Directors. |
| 2021-04-22 | Dr. Link holds a B.S., an M.S., and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-21 | Dr. Link received a B.S., M.S., and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. |
| 2023-04-20 | Dr. Link received a B.S., M.S., and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. We believe Dr. Link is qualified to serve on our Board because of his experience in leading and investing in medical device companies. |
| 2024-04-25 | Dr. Link received a B.S., M.S., and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and has been involved in venture capital and medical device companies. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03