Press Release
SCOTT LIU STEPS DOWN AS CHAIRMAN OF E INK HOLDINGS
Vice Chairman Felix Ho Named Interim Chairman
March 20, 2013 – Hsinchu, Taiwan -- The Board of Directors for E Ink® Holdings, "E Ink" (8069.TW), announced today that Scott Liu has resigned as the Chairman and CEO of the company and Vice Chairman Felix Ho has been named interim Chairman and CEO.
Dr. Scott Liu joined pioneering Taiwanese TFT LCD maker Prime View International in 2001, becoming its Chairman and CEO in 2004. During his tenure, Prime View transformed into E Ink Holdings, the world¹s leading electronic paper display company. His leadership and vision led E Ink to become the leader in electronic paper used in eReaders and a variety of other devices. E Ink subsidiary Hydis's FFS LCD technology is also considered the number one choice for tablets and mobile devices.
Dr. Liu has cited personal reasons for his decision. The Company and its Board of Directors thank Dr. Liu for his leadership and tremendous contribution over the years. At the behest of the Board of Directors, Dr. Liu will continue to assist the company in the role of Executive Advisor for E Ink Holdings.
Vice Chairman Felix Ho has assumed the responsibility of Interim Chairman and CEO of E Ink Holdings effective immediately. Mr. Ho has extensive experience in electronic displays, RFID, packaging, and consumer goods industries, and was one of the founding employees of the company. In the past year, Mr. Ho has managed the company's eReader business worldwide. He has also been Chairman and President of subsidiary E Ink Corporation in Cambridge, Massachusetts since 2010.
About E Ink Holdings
Founded in 1992 by Taiwan's leading papermaking and printing group YFY (1907.TW), E Ink Holdings Inc. (8069.TW) is the pioneer of TFT and ePaper business in Taiwan. Its corporate philosophy aims to deliver revolutionary products, user experiences, and environmental benefits through advanced technology development. This vision has led to its continuous investments in the field of ePaper display as well as its 2008 acquisition of Hydis Technologies, manufacturer of the world's best wide viewing angle LCDs and its 2009 acquisition of E Ink Corporation, the worldwide leader in ePaper. Listed in Taiwan's GreTai Securities Market and the Luxembourg market, E Ink Holdings is now the world's largest supplier of displays to the eReader market. For corporate information, please visit www.einkgroup.com; for EPD information, please visit www.eink.com / tw.eink.com; and for FFS information, please visit www.hydis.com.
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