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13 May 2021

Skyworks’ president & CEO Griffin adds chairman role

Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) says that David J. Aldrich has retired as chairman of the board and that Liam K. Griffin has been appointed to succeed him. Griffin will continue to serve as president & CEO. The board’s lead independent director Christine King will also continue to serve in her current role.

Skyworks’ president & CEO Liam K. Griffin, now also chairman. Picture: Skyworks’ president & CEO Liam K. Griffin, now also chairman.

Aldrich joined the firm in 1995 and began serving as CEO and as a director in 2000. He was appointed chairman in May 2014 and served as executive chairman from May 2016 to May 2018.

“On behalf of the entire board, I want to congratulate Dave for his distinguished career and thank him for his steadfast service to Skyworks,” says King. “Given Liam’s nearly 20-year tenure at the company serving in executive roles, including the last five years as CEO, he possesses both the experience and skills that uniquely qualify him to lead the Skyworks board,” she comments.

“I want to thank Dave for his unwavering commitment to Skyworks for over two decades,” says Griffin. “As a result of his strong leadership, Skyworks has established an industry-wide reputation for innovation, creativity and tenacity and built a track record of delivering best-in-class connectivity solutions. His vision and counsel have been invaluable to the company,” he adds.

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