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Jack Kennedy Appointed Director at M/A-COM
Kennedy will head the Global Distribution division and be assisted by newly appointed Deputy Director of Distribution, James Dempsey.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions, a leading supplier of semiconductors, active and passive components and subassemblies for radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave applications, has appointed Jack Kennedy as the new Director of Global Distribution.
Kennedy will report to Bob Donahue, Chief Strategy Officer and will oversee the strategic development of M/A-COM’s global distribution channels to ensure they are all working toward the overall success of the company.
“As market opportunities expand, enhancing the capabilities and efficiencies of our global distribution channels is fundamental to supporting our broad global customer base, says Bob Donahue. We are very pleased that Jack accepted this important role.”
Kennedy has a long and productive history with the company in roles such as Strategic Account Lead, Global Account Director, as well as roles in Sales Management and Field Sales Engineering.
He received his B.S. from Boston University and is currently completing his M.S. at Northeastern University.
James Dempsey has also been promoted to the newly created position of Deputy Director of Distribution. He will be working alongside Jack Kennedy and will assist Kennedy in the areas of distribution channel management. Dempsey will be a key supporter in the assurance of the continuity of service between distributors, manufacturer representatives, direct sales, factory support.
Dempsey has more than 25 years of experience in the RF Microwave industry and has worked in a number of different roles for Skyworks, Alpha Industries, and Herley Micro-Dynamics. His diverse knowledge comes from working in areas such as aviation radar, military products, wireless data, and infrastructure.
Dempsey obtained his Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He also has a certificate from the Greater Boston Executive Business Management Program at MIT Sloan School of Management.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions is a leading supplier of semiconductors, active and passive components, and subassemblies for use in radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave applications. The company provides innovative design solutions and products including GaAs, InGaAs, InP and SiGe IC products.
Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, M/A-COM Tech builds on 60 years of experience to develop and manufacture active and passive products, including Si and compound semiconductors from facilities in Lowell, MA, and Torrance, CA. Infrastructure products continue to be provided by the company’s facility in Cork, Ireland, and Laser Diode products in Edison, New Jersey.
