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Ford Tamer replaces Young Sohn as Inphi CEO
Tamer brings to the communications specialist, which uses indium phosphide, gallium arsenide, silicon germanium and CMOS technology, over 20 years of experience. He has previously been involved in building successful technology businesses, and has particular expertise in the semiconductor sector
Inphi Corporation has appointed Ford Tamer as Chief Executive Officer for Inphi effective immediately.
Prior to joining Inphi, Tamer served as CEO of Telegent Systems, Senior VP and General Manager of Broadcom's Infrastructure Networking Group, which he grew to $1.2 billion in revenue in five years. He was also CEO of Agere, which was acquired by Lucent Microelectronics, and VP at Agere Systems. Tamer was also a partner at Khosla Ventures, where he assisted in the growth of cleantech and IT businesses. Tamer holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in engineering from MIT. He serves as Chairman of Senton.
“I look forward to working with the Inphi team, and leverage Inphi’s position in computing and networking, to drive the next stage of the company’s growth,” said Tamer. “Inphi’s core competencies in advanced analogue circuit design, signal integrity, power management, packaging, and process technologies should bolster the company’s ability to pursue solid growth in the years ahead.”
Tamer succeeds Young K. Sohn, President and CEO, who will stay on as a senior adviser to the company during this transition. Sohn, who is retiring from Inphi, will not seek re-election as a director at Inphi’s forthcoming 2011 AGM of stockholders that is expected to take place in May 2012.
“I am proud to have been so closely involved in building Inphi’s position as a leading provider of high-speed interface products that enable cloud infrastructure, and I’m confident in Ford’s ability to take the company to the next level,” said Young Sohn. “Ford’s expertise in the semiconductor space makes him well suited to take over the leadership position at Inphi and drive long-term growth to improve shareholder value.”
“Young has played a significant role in the creation and successful development of Inphi over the past five years, resulting in its successful initial public offering in November 2010 and the company’s strong competitive market position today,” said Dado Banatao, Chairman of Inphi. “We thank him for his leadership and years of service to Inphi and wish him well in his retirement.”
