John S. Chen is the CEO of BlackBerry. Chen is based in the United Kingdom. Chen was born in 1955 in British Hong Kong and educated at Brown University and California Institute of Technology.
John S. Chen is a Hong Kong-American businessman who served as executive chairman and chief executive officer of BlackBerry Ltd. Previously, he served as the chief executive officer and president of Sybase, a software vendor specializing in data management, analytics and mobility technology.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on John S. Chen's leadership of BlackBerry during a period of significant corporate restructuring. Headlines document his appointment as CEO in late 2013 following the departure of his predecessor, his efforts to redirect the company's strategy toward security and beyond its traditional phone business, and subsequent executive departures including the COO and CFO in 2017. Coverage has also examined Chen's approach to managing the company's turnaround challenges and his vision for BlackBerry's future direction.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- July 1, 1955 · British Hong Kong
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Brown University, California Institute of Technology, La Salle College
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John S. Chen: FAQ
- What company does John S. Chen lead?
- John S. Chen is CEO of BlackBerry.
- Where was John S. Chen educated?
- John S. Chen studied at Brown University, California Institute of Technology, La Salle College.