J.K. Lin

J.K. Lin is Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Materials Management & Risk Management at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC). Mr. Lin is actively driving information security and corporate digitalization, as well as applying artificial intelligence and machine learning towards smart manufacturing, R&D, and productivity improvement. He strongly believes in the importance of responsible procurement and is dedicated to creating a sustainable supply chain. Prior to assuming duties in his current function, Mr. Lin served as Vice President of Mainstream Fabs and the Manufacturing Technology Center.

Mr. Lin joined TSMC when it was founded in 1987 as one of the first group of employees transferred from Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). He began as an Equipment Engineer held and a number of manager positions in Fab 1 and 2. Mr. Lin was also responsible for the construction of Fab 3 and later served as Fab Director of Fab 3, Fab 4, Fab 7, as well as Senior Director of Fab 6, Fab 12, and Advanced Technology Fabs.