Che-Wei Lin Biography and Net Worth

Director of Applied Optoelectronics

Che‑Wei Lin has served as a director on our Board since January 2014, and previously served as a director on our Board from December 2006 to October 2009. Since November 2007, Mr. Lin has served as the President of ASMedia Technology Inc., a chipset manufacturer. Since November 2009, Mr. Lin has also served as the Corporate Vice President of the Motherboard Business Unit of the Open Platform Business Group of ASUSTek Computer Inc., a computer hardware and electronics company. Mr. Lin was employed at VIA Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of integrated circuits and motherboard chipsets, from 1993 to 2007 in various positions, including President of the Desktop Platform Business Unit, Vice President of the System Platform Division and Vice President of OEM and Chipset Product Marketing. Mr. Lin received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Fu Jen University in Taiwan and a MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri.

What is Che-Wei Lin's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Che-Wei Lin is at least $3.70 million as of March 18th, 2024. Mr. Lin owns 220,133 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock worth more than $3,704,838 as of June 8th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Lin may own. Learn More about Che-Wei Lin's net worth.
How do I contact Che-Wei Lin?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Lin and other Applied Optoelectronics executives is 13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX, 77478. Applied Optoelectronics can also be reached via phone at (281) 295-1800 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Che-Wei Lin's contact information.
Has Che-Wei Lin been buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?: Che-Wei Lin has not been actively trading shares of Applied Optoelectronics within the last three months. Most recently, on Monday, March 18th, Che-Wei Lin bought 31,370 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $12.70 per share, with a total value of $398,399.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 220,133 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,795,689.10. Learn More on Che-Wei Lin's trading history.
Who are Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders?: Applied Optoelectronics' insider roster includes Richard Black (Director), Hung-Lun Chang (Senior Vice President and North America General Manager), Min-Chu Chen (Director), David Kuo (Insider), Che-Wei Lin (Director), Chih-Hsiang Lin (Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board), Elizabeth Loboa (Director), Stefan Murry (CFO), Shu-Hua Yeh (Insider), and William Yeh (Director). Learn More on Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?: During the last twelve months, Applied Optoelectronics insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 21,200 shares worth more than $386,264.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the semiconductor company sold shares 16 times. They sold a total of 152,330 shares worth more than $4,404,027.45. The most recent insider tranaction occured on May, 14th when insider David C Kuo sold 11,426 shares worth more than $218,236.60. Insiders at Applied Optoelectronics own 4.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Applied Optoelectronics.
Information on this page was last updated on 5/14/2025.

Che-Wei Lin Insider Trading History at Applied Optoelectronics

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
3/18/2024	Buy	31,370	$12.70	$398,399.00	220,133
12/11/2020	Buy	25,401	$7.82	$198,635.82	91,764

Che-Wei Lin Buying and Selling Activity at Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics Company Overview

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. It offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, distribution equipment, and amplifiers. The company sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home, and internet service providers through its direct and indirect sales channels. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

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