Steven V. Abramson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: OLED) (UDC) and has been a member of its Board of Directors since 1996.
Mr. Abramson’s influence and strong leadership were key in transforming UDC from an R&D startup of three people into a global trailblazer in the OLED ecosystem. His pivotal role in the formation and growth of Universal Display Corporation led to UDC becoming the pioneer and leader behind energy-efficient phosphorescent OLED materials and technologies, which produce the light and color in OLED displays. With a strong acumen for strategic planning and outstanding perseverance (it took 17 years before UDC turned profitable), Mr. Abramson led the company through its early challenges, cultivating long-term partnerships, and building a world-class talented team. Fast forward, and UDC’s innovations can now be found in virtually all OLED consumer products around the world, including smartwatches, smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs, lighting, AR/VR devices, automotive displays and more.
In the past three decades, UDC has amassed extensive experience and maintained an unwavering focus on innovation and execution, positioning the Company for long-term market leadership and profitability in the growing OLED market. As the Company expands and advances its portfolio from discovery through commercialization, UDC continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve its vision of a future where OLEDs become an even greater part of improving our lives and saving energy.
Mr. Abramson is a remarkable entrepreneur who, prior to leading UDC, supported the creation and growth of new technologies such as digital cellular radio in the 1980s and development of sustainable environmental technologies in the early 1990s.
Mr. Abramson received his J.D. from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his M.A. in International Relations and Philosophy of Science from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and his B.A. in International Relations from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He also serves on the boards of a number of charitable and educational organizations.