Board Members
Board Chair & Independent Director, 73 years old
Director Since: 1982
Committee Membership: Compensation; Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability (Chair)
Other Current & Previous Board Directorships: More than a dozen public high-tech companies (none in the last five years) and several private companies, including CM Capital and Knightsbridge Advisors
Experience and Qualification Highlights
- Executive experience: Throughout his over 30-year tenure with Venrock Associates, Mr. Sun held multiple leadership roles, including serving as CEO for over ten years
- Expertise in the high-technology industry: Extensive experience investing in and advising numerous tech startups through transformational moments, including IPOs and strategic acquisitions, as well as previously serving on boards for more than a dozen public high-tech companies
- Deep understanding of Cognex: Acquired through service on Cognex’s Board, including as Chairman since 2021 and previously as lead independent director
Career Highlights
- Venrock Associates
- Managing General Partner & CEO (1997-2010)
- General Partner (1980-1997)
- Cognex Corporation
- Chairman (2021-Present)
- Lead Independent Director prior to becoming Chairman
Other Professional Experience and Community Involvement Highlights
- Member of Committee of 100, which focuses on China-U.S. relations, since 1997
- Served on the board of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including on visiting committees for Electrical Engineering and Material Science, and on the boards for the MIT Center for International Studies, the Harvard China Fund, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design
- Advised the U.S. Navy on venture capital matters and served on the Government of Singapore’s International Resource Panel
Education
- B.S. and M.S. in Engineering from MIT
- M.B.A. from Harvard Business School
Independent Director, 62 years old
Director Since: March 2026
Committee Membership: Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability
Other Current & Previous Board Directorships: SGS SA (SIX: SGSN) (Nomination Committee and Chair of Remuneration Committee) since 2020, and nominated in 2026 to serve on the board of Lonza Group AG, including Lonza’s Strategy and Innovation Committee
Experience and Qualification Highlights
- Executive Leadership experience: Global business and technology leader that has held several senior roles at leading international corporations, establishing a strong track record of driving innovation, scaling multi-billion dollar businesses and shaping strategic innovation
- Extensive experience in automation, robotics, AI, and medical technology: Over 30 years of experience in these industries through prior roles, overseeing large-scale R&D organizations, AI-enabled platforms and global technology transformations
- Public company board experience: Has served on a board of a publicly traded company for over five years with roles on committees, including as Chair
Career Highlights
- ABB
- President, Robotics and Discrete Automation (2019-2025)
- President, Robotics and Motion (2017-2018)
- President, Discrete Automation and Motion (2016)
- Siemens
- Division CEO, Mobility and Logistics, Siemens Infrastructure (2011-2015)
- Division CEO, Computer Tomography and Radiation Oncology, Siemens Healthcare (2008-2011)
- Various other leadership roles, including SVP, Medical Solutions, Siemens Healthcare (1997-2011)
Education
- M.B.A. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- P.h.D. from University of Wuppertal, Germany
- M.S. from University of Karlsruhe, Germany
Independent Director, 60 years old
Director Since: March 2026
Committee Membership: Compensation
Other Current & Previous Board Directorships: None
Experience and Qualification Highlights
- Executive leadership experience: Accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience as a leader in enterprise sales and go-to-market organizations at global technology companies
- Expertise in SaaS, cloud computing, and enterprise technology: Brings extensive experience from senior roles at Zendesk, Oracle and Celonis, including championing AI solutions to enhance customer success and driving digital transformations
- Deep background in driving business growth and Go-To-Market transformations: Track record of driving growth by designing and scaling Go-To-Market strategies across diverse regions and customer segments
Career Highlights
- Zendesk
- President and Chief Revenue Officer (2024-Present)
- President, Global Sales and Field Engineering (2024-2025)
- Alysio
- Advisor (2025-Present)
- Celonis
- President, Global Sales and Field Engineering (2021-2024)
- Oracle (NYSE: ORCL)
- Various leadership roles, including EVP, North America Applications & Consulting (1996-2021)
Education
- B.S. from Susquehanna University
Independent Director, 58 years old
Director Since: January 2021
Committee Membership: Audit; Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability
Other Current & Previous Board Directorships: Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) since 2015 and DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC) from 2015-2020
Experience and Qualification Highlights
- Executive leadership experience: Over two decades of experience working at public companies, including as current CEO of Visteon Corporation for over ten years and several leadership positions at Harman Industries for ten years
- Perspective from service on other public company boards: Leverages governance skills gained through current and former directorships on boards of other public companies, Visteon Corporation and DXC Technology Company
- Global expertise in the automotive, technology, and software industries: Gained extensive experience in these industries through prior roles, including managing the design and manufacturing of complex electronic products containing both hardware and software as well as manufacturing and engineering operations in India
Career Highlights
- Visteon Corporation
- President and CEO (2015-Present)
- Harman International Industries, Inc. (Previously NYSE: HAR; acquired by Samsung in 2017)
- Range of leadership positions, including President of the company’s largest division with nearly $3 billion in annual sales (2005-2015)
Education
- B.S. from Bombay University
- Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Independent Director, 63 years old
Director Since: May 2022
Committee Membership: Compensation (Chair); Audit
Other Current & Previous Board Directorships: MKS, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKSI) since 2020
Experience and Qualification Highlights
- Executive leadership experience: Tenure of over six years as President and CEO of a publicly traded multinational technology company with nearly $4 billion in annual revenue
- Perspective from service on other public company boards: Has served on the Board of MKS for over 6 years
- Expertise in the global semiconductor and technology industries: Throughout career, has worked at leading companies across the technology industry, focused on semiconductor, semiconductor packaging, solar, and plasma processing
Career Highlights
- MKS
- President and CEO (2020-Present)
- Series of progressive leadership roles since joining MKS in 2007, including COO (2016-2019)
- Various roles at leading technology companies, including Applied Materials, Lucent Technologies, and AT&T Bell Labs
Other Professional Experience and Community Involvement Highlights
- Chair of the Massachusetts High Technology Council (MHTC) (2023-2025)
- Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of MHTC since 2021
- Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance since 2024
- Member of the Executive Board of Trustees, Global Photonics Economic Forum since 2024
Education
- B.S. from Princeton University
- M.S.C.E.P. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, all in Chemical Engineering
Non-Independent Director, 39 years old
Director Since: June 2025
Other Current & Previous Board Directorships: None
Experience and Qualification Highlights
- Deep knowledge of Cognex: Over eight years of leadership experience at Cognex, helping grow the company’s barcode reading portfolio and leading the company’s strategic technology and product innovation process
- Experienced operator with technology expertise: Leverages extensive experience across product development, engineering, and operations to advance Cognex’s strategic vision, manage risk, and support sustained growth
- Strategic growth and integration experience: Brings experience in M&A execution and integration, including leading Cognex’s successful integration of Moritex Corporation, the largest acquisition in the company’s history, supported by prior strategy and operations roles at Boston Consulting Group and Boeing
Career Highlights
- Cognex Corporation
- President and CEO (2025-Present)
- President and COO (2025)
- SVP, Engineering (2023-2025)
- Various leadership roles across product and engineering (2017-2023)
- Boston Consulting Group
- Various roles within the industrial technology practice (2013-2017)
- Boeing (NYSE: BA)
- Roles in a variety of functions within the commercial airplane group (2008-2011)
Education
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Economics from Duke University
- M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
Independent Director, 58 years old
Director Since: February 2023
Committee Membership: Audit
Other Current & Previous Board Directorships: Masco Group (Chairman) since 2024; Celli Group (Executive Chairman) since 2023; Athena Ventures (Chairman) since 2020; Dompé Pharmaceuticals since 2018; Humanitas since 2021
Experience and Qualification Highlights
- Executive leadership experience: Served as Co-CEO of a large, European, publicly listed company and as CEO of a leading global industrial machinery and automation group, with experience leading and transforming complex, multinational organizations
- Perspective from service on other company boards: Serves on the boards of multiple global industrial, healthcare, and life sciences companies, including as Chairman for two organizations
- Expertise in the global & European packaging machinery, industrial automation, and healthcare industries: Over 30 years of experience in the advanced industrials and healthcare sectors across leading private and public companies
Career Highlights
- Athena Ventures
- Founder and Chairman (2020-Present)
- Pirelli & Co. (BIT: PIRC)
- Co-CEO (2020-2021)
- Coesia
- CEO (2010-2019)
- GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK)
- SVP for Southeast Europe (2008-2009)
- Chairman for Italy (2005-2009)
- Various roles at McKinsey & Co., Merck & Co., Fournier Pharma, and Schering Pharmaceuticals
Education
- B.A. in Computer Science and Business Economics from Brown University
- M.B.A. from Harvard Business School
Independent Director, 65 years old
Director Since: November 2021
Committee Membership: Audit (Chair)
Other Current & Previous Board Directorships: Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) (Audit and Organization and Compensation committees) since 2025; The diaTribe Foundation (Compensation committee and Chair of Audit committee) from 2017-2025; QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST) (Audit committee) from 2014-2018
Experience and Qualification Highlights
- Executive leadership experience: Held CFO role at fast-growing companies in the technology and healthcare industries, including organizations focused on digital communication platforms and biotechnology
- Public company board experience: Has served for over ten years on various boards, including three public company boards, and in multiple roles on committees
- Extensive knowledge of corporate finance, financial reporting, and institutional investing: Former CFO of public and private companies who co-led IPOs, follow-on offerings, and M&A transactions and gained deep capital markets and operations expertise; accomplished institutional investor in publicly traded securities
Career Highlights
- Farallon Capital Management, LLC
- Managing Director (2004-2009)
- Senior Research Analyst (2002-2003)
- Consultant (2001)
- eGroups, Inc. (acquired by Yahoo!)
- CFO (1999-2000)
- Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (previously Nasdaq: AMLN; acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca)
- CFO (1989-1998)
Other Professional Experience and Community Involvement Highlights
- Named one of “20 Women in Finance You Should Add to Your Company’s Board” by Business Insider
- Served as a Trustee for Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business Trust from 2008-2011
Education
- B.A. from Vanderbilt University
- M.B.A. from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business