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Skyworks CEO David J. Aldrich elected Board chairman
With Liam K. Griffin promoted to president, the new organisational structure has been designed to enhance the next phase of Skyworks' long term strategic development
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. has announced that its board of directors has elected David J. Aldrich chairman of the board and CEO of Skyworks.
David J. McLachlan, prior chairman, will remain a member of Skyworks' board of directors and has been designated as lead independent director.
McLachlan has been a director at Skyworks since 2000 and has been chairman since 2008. "It has been a privilege to serve as chairman of the board of Skyworks," says McLachlan.
"This is an exciting time for the company as it enters into the next phase of growth - capitalising on the tremendous opportunity within the Internet of Things. Dave Aldrich has been instrumental in Skyworks' advancement into a leading analogue company within the semiconductor industry. I look forward to continuing to work with him as lead independent director."
In addition, Liam K. Griffin has been promoted to the role of president. He had previously served as executive vice president and general manager. "This structure will enable us to hone our focus on long term strategic growth opportunities during this transformative time for Skyworks," says Aldrich.
"Liam has a proven track record of results and I am confident that in his new role, he will continue to provide strong leadership and direction as we accelerate our evolution into a larger and more diversified analogue semiconductor company."
David J. McLachlan, prior chairman, will remain a member of Skyworks' board of directors and has been designated as lead independent director.
McLachlan has been a director at Skyworks since 2000 and has been chairman since 2008. "It has been a privilege to serve as chairman of the board of Skyworks," says McLachlan.
"This is an exciting time for the company as it enters into the next phase of growth - capitalising on the tremendous opportunity within the Internet of Things. Dave Aldrich has been instrumental in Skyworks' advancement into a leading analogue company within the semiconductor industry. I look forward to continuing to work with him as lead independent director."
In addition, Liam K. Griffin has been promoted to the role of president. He had previously served as executive vice president and general manager. "This structure will enable us to hone our focus on long term strategic growth opportunities during this transformative time for Skyworks," says Aldrich.
"Liam has a proven track record of results and I am confident that in his new role, he will continue to provide strong leadership and direction as we accelerate our evolution into a larger and more diversified analogue semiconductor company."
