AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS) announced that Deirdre Hanford has
been named to the company’s board of directors. Hanford serves as
co-general manager of Synopsys’ Design Group, with shared
responsibilities to drive the development and deployment of the
company’s digital implementation and analog/mixed-signal product lines.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Deirdre to the Cirrus Logic Board
of Directors,” said Jason Rhode, president and chief executive officer,
Cirrus Logic. “She brings extensive knowledge of the semiconductor
industry through her deep experience in a variety of fields, including
engineering, applications, sales and marketing. We look forward to her
valuable insight and guidance as a member of the Cirrus Logic team.”
Hanford earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering
from Brown University and a masters of science degree in electrical
engineering from UC Berkeley. Among her many achievements, in December
2017 she was named to VLSI Research’s 2017 All Stars of the
Semiconductor Industry, and in 2008 she served as the Chairman of
American Electronics Association. In 2001, she was named a recipient of
the YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Award and the Marie R.
Pistilli Women in EDA Achievement Award. She currently chairs Brown
University's Engineering Advisory Committee and serves on the
Engineering Advisory Board for UC Berkeley's College of Engineering.
Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Cirrus Logic is a leader in high performance, low-power ICs for audio
and voice signal processing applications. Cirrus Logic’s products span
the entire audio signal chain, from capture to playback, providing
innovative products for the world’s top smartphones, tablets, digital
headsets, wearables and emerging smart home applications. With
headquarters in Austin, Texas, Cirrus Logic is recognized globally for
its award-winning corporate culture. Check us out at www.cirrus.com.
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Source: Cirrus Logic, Inc.