Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 8/100
1 mention(s) identify KAREN M. RAPP as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC | 2022-07-14 | Ms. Rapp served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer from April 2013 to December 2015 at Freescale Semiconductor. | Ms. Rapp served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Freescale Semiconductor, indicating direct involvement in information technology and software systems, suggesting software-related technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-02 | Ms. Rapp served as chief financial officer of National Instruments Corporation from 2017 through January 2023. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2021-07-19 | Karen M. Rapp has served as a director of Microchip since January 2021. Since 2017, she has served as Chief Financial Officer of National Instruments Corporation, a publicly traded company specializing in automated test and measurement systems. Ms. Rapp served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development of NXP Semiconductors N.V. (“NXP”), a Dutch global semiconductor manufacturer, after NXP acquired Freescale Semiconductor in December 2015. Ms. Rapp previously served in several positions at Freescale, including serving as Vice President and Chief Information Officer from April 2013 to December 2015 and as Director of Operations and Finance, Global Sales and Marketing from April 2010 to April 2013. Ms. Rapp holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. |
| 2022-07-14 | Ms. Rapp served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer from April 2013 to December 2015 at Freescale Semiconductor. |
| 2023-07-07 | Ms. Rapp holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. She served as Chief Financial Officer and in corporate development roles. |
| 2024-07-08 | The Board concluded that Ms. Rapp should be nominated to serve as a director due to her significant experience as a senior executive and board member of a number of companies in the technology industry. The Board believes that Ms. Rapp's background makes her well-suited to serve on the Board's Audit Committee and plans to appoint her as the Chair of the Compensation Committee upon Mr. Meyercord's retirement. The Board also recognizes her experience in financial matters and that her background establishes her as an audit committee financial expert under applicable rules. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2018-12-11 | Ms. Rapp holds a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. |
| 2019-12-10 | Ms. Rapp holds a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. |
| 2020-12-18 | Ms. Rapp holds an M.B.A from The University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University. |
| 2021-12-17 | Ms. Rapp holds an M.B.A from The University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University. |
| 2022-12-16 | Ms. Rapp holds an M.B.A from The University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University. |
| 2023-12-15 | Ms. Rapp holds an M.B.A from The University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University. |
| 2024-12-13 | Ms. Rapp holds an M.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01