James K. Lin

Background

Lin, James K. was born on September 22, 1941 in Shanghai, China. Son of Hua Kun Lin and Sho Cheng Chiang.

Education

Bachelor of Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 1965. Master of Science, Pratt Institute, 1969. Postgraduate, University Pennsylvania.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Southwestern Louisiana, 1977. Doctor of Science, University America, 1977.

Career

Senior analyst, engineer manager, Radio Corporation of America Global Communications, New York City, 1975-1977; manager timesharing center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Taiwan, Taipei, 1977-1981; sales manager country marketing, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Taiwan, Taipei, 1981-1985; country manager, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention China/Hong Kong, Beijing, 1985-1989; deputy general manager, WANG laboratories, Taipei, 1989-1992; regional director, European Democrat Students Asia, Hong Kong, 1992-1994; general manager, ABB China Ltd., Hong Kong, since 1994. Professor (part time) CUNY, 1973-1974. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• James K. Lin has been listed as a noteworthy communications executive, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Chinese Academic and Professional Association in American (president 1975-1977), Chinese-American Association China (executive director 1995-1997), American Chamber of Commerce in China, American High Technology Forum in China (treasurer 1987-1989), Communications Network Association (executive director 1992-1994), Open Systems Association Taiwan (managing supervisor 1989-1991, Excellent Performances 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, basketball, music, traveling.

Connections

Married Ellen Lin; children: Vincent, Geoffrey, Charles.

Father:

Hua Kun Lin

Mother:

Sho Cheng Chiang

Spouse:

Ellen Lin

child:

Geoffrey Lin

child:

Charles Lin

child:

Vincent Lin