AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS), a leader in high-precision analog and
digital signal processing components, announced today that Christine
King has been appointed to Cirrus Logic's Board of Directors.
From October 2008 until August 2012, Ms. King was a director, and
president and chief executive officer of Standard Microsystems
Corporation (“SMSC”), an analog and mixed-signal semiconductor provider
for the consumer electronic, automotive and industrial markets. Prior to
SMSC, Ms. King served as president and chief executive officer of AMI
Semiconductor, Inc., and spent more than 23 years at IBM in various
management roles, including her last assignment as vice president of
Semiconductor Solutions. Ms. King currently serves as a director of
QLogic Corporation and IDACORP, Inc., and its principal operating
subsidiary Idaho Power Company. She previously served on the boards of
AMI Semiconductor, Inc., ON Semiconductor Corporation, Analog Devices,
Inc., and Atheros Communications.
“I'm very excited about the prospect of working with Christine,” said
Jason Rhode, president and chief executive officer, Cirrus Logic.
“Christine’s extensive experience in the high-tech and semiconductor
industries will be a real asset for Cirrus Logic as we continue to
pursue our strategic and financial goals.”
Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Cirrus Logic develops high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated
circuits for a broad range of innovative customers. Building on its
diverse analog and signal-processing patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic
delivers highly optimized products for a variety of audio and
energy-related applications. The company operates from headquarters in
Austin, Texas, with offices in Phoenix, Ariz., Europe, Japan and Asia.
More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com.
Cirrus Logic and Cirrus are trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Source: Cirrus Logic, Inc.