CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that Ellen Barker, former Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Texas Instruments (TI), will join the Board of Directors of Microchip effective February 2, 2024. With this appointment, Microchip's Board will be comprised of 8 members, 6 of whom are independent. Ms. Barker has not yet been appointed to any committee of the Board.
Commenting on Ellen Barker's appointment to the board, Microchip's Executive Chair, Steve Sanghi, said, "Ms. Barker most recently served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Texas Instruments, a publicly held semiconductor manufacturing company. With over 35 years of industry experience, Ms. Barker has held leadership roles of increasing prominence at TI where she worked from 1984 until her retirement in 2021. She brings years of industry experience in operations, technology, finance, acquisition integration and cybersecurity to Microchip. This deep knowledge of the semiconductor industry will be invaluable to our Board. Ellen also serves on the advisory board of the Alliance of Technology and Women, a non-profit organization which focuses on supporting girls and women in technology and increasing the number of women in leadership. We welcome Ellen to our board and look forward to benefitting from her contributions and experience."
Ellen Barker commented, "Microchip's broad technology product portfolio and strong business foundation based on culture and sustainability are a great fit for me. I am impressed by the company's leadership team with a passion for driving solid outcomes. I'm excited to be joining the board and contributing to Microchip's strategy and results."
Cautionary Statement:
The statements in this release relating to being invaluable to our Board, benefitting from her contributions and experience and contributing to Microchip's strategy and results are forward-looking statements made ...