– FRANCE, Meylan – Dolphin Semiconductor, a leading provider of semiconductor IP solutions specializing in mixed-signal IP design, announced the appointments of Bob LeFort as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Shelly Van Dyke as an independent Board member.
“We are thrilled to welcome Robert LeFort and Shelly Van Dyke to our board of directors,” said CEO Laurent Monge. “Their extensive experience and proven expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Dolphin Semiconductor. Their contributions will help us achieve our ambitious goals and continue to innovate in the semiconductor industry.”
About Robert LeFort
Bob LeFort is the former President of Infineon Technologies North America and retired from Infineon Technologies in July 2023. He led Infineon Americas starting in January 2015 after the acquisition of International Rectifier. BBob LeFortob also led the integration of Cypress Semiconductor closed in April 2020.
He previously was Corporate VP of Strategy and M&A based in Munich after re-joining the company in 2013. Before his return to Infineon, Bob LeFort was the CEO of Ember Corporation which was acquired by Silicon Labs in 2012.
Bob LeFort has served on nonprofit boards and advisory committees. He is also currently on the Board of Directors for Boreas Technologies.
“I look forward to be a part of the transformation of Dolphin Semiconductor, strengthening its position as a world class provider of semiconductor IP partnering with the most influential technology leaders in the world.” said Robert LeFort.
Bob LeFort holds an MBA with High Honors from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.
About Shelly Van Dyke
Shelly Van Dyke is VP of Strategy, Analog & Automotive Embedded Systems at NXP Semiconductors. With her extensive experience in strategic planning and M&A within the semiconductor sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge that will support Dolphin Semiconductor’s ambition to scale up.
“I am excited to work with the Dolphin Semiconductor team in their next chapter of growth, building on their impressive track record of energy-efficient and innovative IP designs.” said Shelly Van Dyke.
Shelly Van Dyke has over 38 years of experience in engineering, strategy, and strategic finance for the semiconductor industry and the technology supply chain. Career highlights include the start-up of the NXP Oak Hill fab, Freescale’s Initial Public Offerings, serving on the Board of the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics industry association, the NXP-Freescale merger integration, and NXP’s pending acquisition of TTTech Auto.
Shelly Van Dyke has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Regis University.
About Dolphin Semiconductor
Dolphin Semiconductor is a leading provider of semiconductor IP solutions, specializing in mixed-signal IP design targeting markets such as Industrial, High-Performance Computing, Consumer Electronics, IoT, and Automotive. Dolphin Semiconductor’s cutting-edge technology IPs in power management, high-quality audio, power metering, and design safety/robustness, allow their customers to accelerate design cycles, foster faster time-to-market, and build products that address the challenges of any industry and support a more sustainable world. With a customer-centric approach, Dolphin Semiconductor provides exceptional support for successful project outcomes.
For more: https://dolphin-semiconductor.com/
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