John Zhang Biography and Net Worth

VP of Corning

John Z. Zhang is senior vice president and general manager, Display. In this role, Zhang has end-to-end responsibility for the management of the Display Market-Access Platform at Corning, including Corning Display Technologies, Corning Precision Materials, and High Performance Displays. Zhang is also in charge of identifying and developing new products and business opportunities in display-related markets.

Zhang joined Corning in 2008 as director, corporate development. In this role, he was involved in a number of external development transactions including the formation of Corsam Technologies LLC and the acquisition of Optimum Manufacturing Corporation. He also participated in the external growth and strategy development initiatives for selected business units. In 2009, Zhang was appointed director, corporate development Asia Pacific. Working with Corning Display Technologies and the Greater China leadership team, he was involved in the business development, structuring, and delivery of Corning’s first Display melting investment in China.

In 2010, Zhang further expanded his role to lead the strategy & corporate development organization of Corning International. He led the formation of Samsung Corning Advanced Glass with Samsung and Corning’s acquisition of Samsung Corning Precision Materials. In 2014, Zhang was named deputy general manager, Corning Display Technologies. In 2015, he was promoted to senior vice president and general manager, Corning Display Technologies, in charge of all operations of Display base business.

Prior to joining Corning, Zhang worked at Xerox Corporation, where he held management positions at both its operating units and corporate headquarters.

Zhang holds B.S./B.A. degrees in mathematics and economics, an M.S. in computer science, and an M.B.A. from the University of Rochester.

What is John Z. Zhang's net worth?: The estimated net worth of John Z. Zhang is at least $463,692.11 as of May 12th, 2025. Mr. Zhang owns 9,610 shares of Corning stock worth more than $463,692 as of May 19th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Zhang may own. Learn More about John Z. Zhang's net worth.
How do I contact John Z. Zhang?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Zhang and other Corning executives is ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA, CORNING NY, 14831. Corning can also be reached via phone at (607) 974-9000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on John Z. Zhang's contact information.
Has John Z. Zhang been buying or selling shares of Corning?: Within the last three months, John Z. Zhang has sold $375,280.00 in shares of Corning stock. Most recently, John Z. Zhang sold 8,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.91, for a transaction totalling $375,280.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president now directly owns 9,610 shares of the company's stock, valued at $450,805.10. Learn More on John Z. Zhang's trading history.
Who are Corning's active insiders?: Corning's insider roster includes John Bayne, Jr. (SVP), Stefan Becker (SVP), Michael Bell (VP), Cheryl Capps (SVP), Cheryl Capps (SVP), Martin Curran (VP), Jeffrey Evenson (VP), Li Fang (Insider), Roger Ferguson, Jr. (Director), Robert France (VP), Clark Kinlin (VP), Lawrence Mcrae (Vice Chairman), David Morse (VP), Anne Mullins (SVP), Eric Musser (COO), Edward Schlesinger (VP), Lewis Steverson (EVP), R. Tripeny (CFO), Wendell Weeks (Chairman & CEO), Wendell Weeks (CEO), and John Zhang (VP). Learn More on Corning's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Corning?: In the last year, insiders at the electronics maker sold shares 7 times. They sold a total of 87,177 shares worth more than $4,093,173.09. The most recent insider tranaction occured on May, 12th when VP John Z Zhang sold 8,000 shares worth more than $375,280.00. Insiders at Corning own 0.4% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Corning.
Information on this page was last updated on 5/12/2025.

John Z. Zhang Insider Trading History at Corning

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
5/12/2025	Sell	8,000	$46.91	$375,280.00	9,610
5/2/2024	Sell	12,546	$33.42	$419,287.32	11,355
5/5/2023	Sell	15,000	$31.45	$471,750.00	12,546
2/3/2023	Sell	4,655	$36.00	$167,580.00	5,744
2/4/2022	Sell	13,320	$42.01	$559,573.20
5/3/2021	Sell	19,413	$44.61	$866,013.93	92,762

John Z. Zhang Buying and Selling Activity at Corning

Corning Company Overview

Corning Incorporated engages in the display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials, and life sciences businesses in the United States and internationally. The company's Display Technologies segment offers glass substrates for flat panel displays, including liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes that are used in televisions, notebook computers, desktop monitors, tablets, and handheld devices. Its Optical Communications segment provides optical fibers and cables; and hardware and equipment products, such as cable assemblies, fiber optic hardware and connectors, optical components and couplers, closures, network interface devices, and other accessories for the telecommunications industry, businesses, governments, and individuals. The company's Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that offer material formulations for glass, glass ceramics, crystals, precision metrology instruments, and software, as well as glass wafers and substrates, tinted sunglasses, and radiation shielding products for various markets comprising mobile consumer electronics, semiconductor equipment optics and consumables, aerospace and defense optics, radiation shielding products, sunglasses, and telecommunications components. Its Environmental Technologies segment provides ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile, gasoline, and diesel applications. The company's Life Sciences segment offers laboratory products, including consumables, such as plastic vessels, liquid handling plastics, specialty surfaces, cell culture media, and serum, as well as general labware, and glassware and equipment under the Corning, Pyrex, Falcon, and Axygen brands. The company was formerly known as Corning Glass Works and changed its name to Corning Incorporated in April 1989. Corning Incorporated was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Corning, New York.

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Market Capitalization

$41.20 billion

P/E Ratio

82.95

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2.35%

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