Mark Thompson
Description Mr. Thompson became a director in May 2005 and was elected chairman of the board in May 2008. He has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Semiconductor since May 2005, and was previously Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Technology Group, from when he joined the company in December 2004 until his promotion to President and CEO. He has over 23 years of high-technology industry experience. Prior to joining the company in 2004, Mr. Thompson had been Chief Executive Officer of Big Bear Networks, Inc., since August 2001. He was previously Vice President and General Manager of Tyco Electronics, Power Components Division and, prior to its acquisition by Tyco, was Vice President of Raychem Corporation?s Electronics OEM Division. He is a director of Cooper Industries, Ltd. and American Science and Engineering, Inc. Mr. Thompson has over 23 years of high-technology industry experience. Mr. Thompson also has an understanding of all aspects of the company, including management leadership, strategy development, day-to-day operations, product line management and new product and technology development, manufacturing, customer applications, electronic systems and components, distribution and other sales channels, business processes, international operations and global markets. He also has previous senior management experience in the power electronics industry. Mr. Thompson?s public company board experience also contributes to his familiarity with current issues that assists in identifying and addressing governance practices at the company. To view the detailed information, you need to SUBSCRIBE with us. |
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