Asian American Business Roundtable

AABDC extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined and supported the Outstanding 50 Award Dinner Gala, celebrating our 30th Anniversary. The gala was an incredible success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your presence and contributions! We were honored to celebrate the remarkable achievements of outstanding Asian American leaders together. Please feel free to share these unforgettable moments with your family, guests, and networks. ?? Highlight Photos: https://lnkd.in/epSmpptF ?? Full Event Photos: https://lnkd.in/eUrQNxR7 We look forward to collaborating in the future and continuing to highlight the invaluable contributions of the Asian American community! #Outstanding50 #AsianAmericanLeaders #CelebratingSuccess #Community #Leadership #AsianAmericans #30YearsOfExcellence

Introducing The 2024 Outstanding 50 Pinnacle Award Recipient, Karthik Narain, Group Chief Executive of Technology and Chief Technology Officer,? Accenture Karthik Narain is Accenture's Group Chief Executive of Technology and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), overseeing the company's technology vision, execution strategy, and ecosystem partnerships. He is also Chair of Avanade, Accenture's joint venture with Microsoft. Prior to his current role, Narain led Accenture Cloud First and Data & AI, helping clients leverage cloud and data technologies. Under his leadership, cloud has become a top growth driver for Accenture, recognized as a market leader. Narain has driven investments in solutions, acquisitions, and talent to keep Accenture at the forefront of the industry. Most recently, Narain established Accenture's approach to generative AI through its Center for Advanced AI and new ecosystem partnerships. With over 24 years of experience, he has led strategic programs across Financial Services, High Tech, and Software sectors. Narain previously headed Accenture Technology in North America, guiding Global 2000 brands in cloud transformation. He actively sponsors the Technology Women's Executive Leadership program, supporting the growth of senior women leaders. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ecVFTZAr #Outstanding50 #AsianAmericanLeaders #CelebratingSuccess #Community #Inspiration #Leadership

Introducing The 2024 Outstanding 50 Pinnacle Award Recipient, John T.C. Lee, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, MKS Instruments Dr. John T.C. Lee has been the President and CEO of MKS Instruments, Inc. since January 2020. He joined MKS in 2007, serving in various senior leadership roles, including President and Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Units. Before MKS, Dr. Lee held senior management positions at Applied Materials from 2002 to 2007, where he was Managing Director of Factory Technology and Projects in the Solar Business Group. He also worked at Lucent Technologies as Research Director of the Silicon Fabrication Research Department from 1997 to 2002 and was part of the Plasma Processing Research Group at Bell Labs from 1991 to 1997. Dr. Lee has been on the MKS Board of Directors since 2020 and serves on the board of Cognex Corporation. He is also Vice Chair of the Massachusetts High Technology Council. He holds a B.S. from Princeton University and both an M.S.CEP and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, all in Chemical Engineering. Dr. Lee has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to the industry, continuing to drive innovation at MKS Instruments. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ecVFTZAr #Outstanding50 #AsianAmericanLeaders #CelebratingSuccess #Community #Inspiration #Leadership

We are thrilled to announce that Mr. John Wang, the President of AABDC, has been appointed to the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Advisory Board by Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, effective immediately. John's dedication and expertise in advancing minority and women-owned businesses make him an ideal choice for this role. We have no doubt that he will bring invaluable insights and drive significant positive change. A heartfelt thank you to John for taking on this crucial responsibility. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact you will make on the MWBE Advisory Board. Congratulations, John! #aabdc #MWBE #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #NYC #minority #Smallbusiness