SINCLAIR
TECHNOLOGIES
TECHNOLOGIES
VISION & VALUES
Sinclair’s vision is to be the premier provider of innovative communication solutions for the most challenging applications and environments. To achieve this, we operate on a foundational set of principles that have served as the moral pillars of our organization since its inception.
As the company has evolved into a leader in communication products and solutions, Sinclair has never lost sight of these core values. Our long-standing tradition of engineering excellence and industry “firsts” is a direct result of our unwavering focus on what matters most.
This commitment to our principles and our customers ensures that Sinclair will continue to be the partner of choice for organizations seeking reliable, forward‑thinking communication solutions.
INTEGRITY
Transparent operations and ethical
business practices.
DILIGENCE
Committed to eco-friendly
practices.
INNOVATION
Leveraging technology to enhance
efficiency.
EXCELLENCE
Striving for superior service
quality.
Wee Er, Executive General Manager
Mr. Er has been with Sinclair since July 2016 and has demonstrated strong technical leadership across R&D, engineering, product design, and quality, along with excellent general management skills both internally and in collaboration with customers, suppliers, and the corporate team. Prior to joining Sinclair, he served as R&D Director at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and previously spent 18 years with Motorola Asia Pacific in senior engineering and technical sales roles of increasing responsibility. Mr. Er holds an Executive MBA from Nanyang Technological University, a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Amiee Chan, President & CEO
Dr. Amiee Chan has over 15 years of experience in executive leadership and R&D within the telecommunications industry. As CEO of Norsat since 2006, her strategic vision has driven innovative product development and sustained revenue growth. She is the recipient of multiple accolades, including a Women’s Executive Network Top 100 Award and a BC Export Award for Advancing Technology & Innovation. Dr. Chan holds an Executive MBA from Simon Fraser University and a PhD in Satellite Communications from the University of British Columbia. An accomplished engineer, she has authored over a dozen publications, holds three U.S. patents, and has contributed to advanced research programs including NASA’s ACTS Terminal Program. She also serves on UBC’s Engineering Advisory Council and SFU Beedie School of Business Dean’s External Advisory Board.
Arthur Chin, CFO
Mr. Chin rejoined Norsat in 2011, bringing over 16 years of experience in public practice and public company environments. Since leaving public practice in 2002, he has held senior financial leadership roles with several international organizations, overseeing financial reporting, corporate accounting and tax, communications, and corporate development strategy. He previously served as Norsat’s Corporate Controller from 2002 to 2005 and, prior to rejoining the company, held senior finance positions primarily in the high-technology sector, including roles at DDS Wireless International Inc., Ascalade Communications Inc., and the Canadian Tourism Commission. Mr. Chin began his career in Big Four public practice with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte, most recently as a Manager in Deloitte’s assurance practice. He is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia.
1951
Sinclair Technologies was founded by George Sinclair in 1951. Read more below!
1991
Sinclair obtained ISO Certification in 1991.
2026
75th Diamond Jubilee.
Sinclair celebrates 75 years in 2026.
COMPANY HISTORY
In 1951 Dr. George Sinclair, a professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Toronto, and Peter Yachimec, an associate and fellow engineer, formed Sinclair Radio Labs Ltd. in the basement of a dry goods store in Toronto. From the beginning, their vision was to design and manufacture customized and standard radio equipment of superior quality and durability (Read More Below!)