John Chen is a seasoned executive and board member with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as a Board Member for the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and The First Tee, as well as a member of the Board of Governors for the San Francisco Symphony, John has demonstrated a strong commitment to community and cultural engagement. With a notable history as Executive Chairman and CEO of BlackBerry from 2013 to 2023, John has also held significant positions on the boards of major corporations such as The Walt Disney Company and Wells Fargo. An alumnus of Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Caltech with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, John's leadership journey includes past roles at Sybase and a tenure on the Board of Trustees at the California Institute of Technology.
