CEO - Lifeng Zhao
Lifeng is the creative mastermind behind Linkplay’s patent-pending technology. He possesses a PhD in Electrical Engineering from USC (University of Southern California) and holds 8 US and 6 European patents. Before Linkplay, he co-founded Nemochips and serve as the director of software for Intervideo. Anyone who’s interacted with him can see immediately that he is passionate about the endless possibilities of wireless technology and its applications to enhance everyday life in meaningful ways.
VP of Global Sales Henry Jeong
Henry has more than 19 years of various experience in consumer audio products, multimedia devices, IoT devices, mobile service development, and management. As VP of Sales, Henry manages all aspects of technical sales and marketing in Linkplay and has been providing Linkplay solutions to IoT leader companies and audio brands and has been making successful business cases that apply to various products. Henry has 2 master degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California and Physics from the University of Missouri. He holds 5 patents for audio processing, smart system for a wireless speaker.
VP of Sales, North America - Steven Willenborg
Steven Willenborg has more than 31 years of success in the consumer electronics and IoT products markets. Leveraging extensive experience developing global businesses and brands Willenborg is an asset in assisting companies grow in different market verticals across the globe. With extensive cross-functional experience in business development Willenborg has lead team various teams setting strategies for branding and brand development, corporate presentations, business communications, sales and market development, product marketing, product management, client support, CRM implementation, and operations.
Throughout his career, Steven has held leadership positions at the General Motors Corporation, Harman International, Zylux Acoustic Corporation, Tymphany, Materion Corporation, and Eastech. As a seasoned Board Member, Steven has held board positions with UVC Cleaning Systems, and was the Board Chair for ScanSpeak A/S. Steven holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Western Michigan University and holds multiple certificates from various professional business development organizations.
VP of Sales, Europe Gerry Holman
Prior to Linkplay. Gerry has held senior positions within the consumer electronics and IT industry, including Japanese sensor and module specialist Alps electric, and US computer peripheral manufacturer Cherry electrical. Gerry has worked in this industry for over 40 years.
Sr. Director - Business Operations & Strategy - Linda Kim