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May 6, 2025 22 mins

“If you don’t innovate,” says John Lee, “you can't invent the products people use.” 

In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Lee, president and CEO of MKS Instruments Inc., shares the origin story and trajectory of the nearly 60-year-old tech enterprise. Based in Massachusetts, the company supports the advanced electronics industry. 

Innovation is only half of the secret sauce for MKS Instruments. The other prime ingredient, according to Lee, is inclusion.
“I’ve spent a lot of time making sure everyone in the company – no matter where you are, which country you're in, what your political beliefs are or any other beliefs you have within the walls of MKS –  will be included. We will respect each other and you will be welcomed.”

Tune in to this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast to learn more about:

  • Crisis lessons Lee learned during the Covid-19 pandemic (3:40)
  • The components of team dynamics (8:29)
  • Which major sporting event is on his bucket list (19:33)

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