CHRISTINE RUSSELL

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AXT INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2020-04-07 Christine Russell has served as one of our directors since December 2019. Ms. Russell also serves on the board of directors and as audit committee chair of both QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK) and eGain Corporation (Nasdaq: EGAN). She is chairman emeritus and a director on the board of SVDX (Silicon Valley Directors Exchange), a professional organization that provides a forum for education, conversation about current issues, and peer interaction for boards of directors of Silicon Valley companies.
2021-04-09 Christine Russell has served as one of our directors since December 2019. Ms. Russell also serves on the board of directors and as audit committee chair of both QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK) and eGain Corporation (Nasdaq: EGAN). She is chairman emeritus and a director on the board of SVDX (Silicon Valley Directors Exchange), a professional organization that provides a forum for education, conversation about current issues, and peer interaction for boards of directors of Silicon Valley companies. From 2018 to 2020, Ms. Russell served as chief financial officer of PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS), a provider of yield improvement technologies for the IC manufacturing process life cycle. She previously served as chief financial officer of Uni-Pixel, Inc., a manufacturer of touch sensor films, which was sold to a China-based firm; Vendavo, Inc., a SaaS-based pricing optimization software company addressing the Global 2000; and EAG, Inc. (Evans Analytical Group), a global provider of analytical testing for technology companies, including major semiconductor, chemicals and pharmaceuticals firms. Prior to EAG, she served in the roles of both chief financial officer and EVP of business development at Virage Logic Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed semiconductor intellectual property company that was sold to Synopsys, Inc. in 2010. Ms. Russell holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
2022-04-08 Christine Russell has served as one of our directors since December 2019. Ms. Russell also serves on the board of directors and as audit committee chair of both QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK) and eGain Corporation (Nasdaq: EGAN). She is chairman emeritus and a director on the board of SVDX (Silicon Valley Directors Exchange), a professional organization that provides a forum for education, conversation about current issues, and peer interaction for boards of directors of Silicon Valley companies. From 2018 to 2020, Ms. Russell served as chief financial officer of PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS), a provider of yield improvement technologies for the IC manufacturing process life cycle. She previously served as chief financial officer of Uni-Pixel, Inc., a manufacturer of touch sensor films, which was sold to a China-based firm. Other companies include Vendavo, Inc., a SaaS-based pricing optimization software company addressing the Global 2000 and EAG, Inc. (Evans Analytical Group), a global provider of analytical testing for technology companies, including major semiconductor, chemicals and pharmaceuticals firms. Prior to EAG, she served in the roles of both chief financial officer and EVP of business development at Virage Logic Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed semiconductor intellectual property company that was sold to Synopsys, Inc. in 2010. Ms. Russell holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Santa Clara University. The Board has determined that Ms. Russell’s financial expertise, her background and experience in the finance function in a number of companies make her a valuable contributor to the Board and its committees. The Board has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Each of these committees operates under a written charter adopted by the Board. The Board held 14 meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Each of the standing committees of the Board held the number of meetings indicated below. During the last fiscal year, each of our directors attended at least 75% of the total number of meetings of the Board and of the committees of the Board on which such director served during that period. The following table sets forth the three standing committees of the Board, the members of each committee during the last fiscal year and the number of meetings held by each committee; Name of Director Audit Compensation Nominating and Corporate Governance Christine Russell √ (Chair) √ (Chair) 63,800 67,000 130,800
2023-04-07 Christine Russell has served as one of our directors since December 2019. Ms. Russell also serves on the board of directors and as audit committee chair of both QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK) and eGain Corporation (Nasdaq: EGAN). She is chairman emeritus and a director on the board of SVDX (Silicon Valley Directors Exchange), a professional organization that provides a forum for education, conversation about current issues, and peer interaction for boards of directors of Silicon Valley companies. From 2018 to 2020, Ms. Russell served as chief financial officer of PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS), a provider of yield improvement technologies for the IC manufacturing process life cycle. She previously served as chief financial officer of Uni-Pixel, Inc., a manufacturer of touch sensor films, which was sold to a China-based firm. Other companies include Vendavo, Inc., a SaaS-based pricing optimization software company addressing the Global 2000 and EAG, Inc. (Evans Analytical Group), a global provider of analytical testing for technology companies, including major semiconductor, chemicals and pharmaceuticals firms. Prior to EAG, she served in the roles of both chief financial officer and EVP of business development at Virage Logic Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed semiconductor intellectual property company that was sold to Synopsys, Inc. in 2010. Ms. Russell holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Santa Clara University. The Board has determined that, other than Dr. Morris S. Young, each of the members of the Board is an independent director for purposes of the Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards. The members of the Audit Committee during 2022 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The members of our Compensation Committee during 2022 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The members of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee during 2022 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned during the last fiscal year by each individual who served as a director at any time during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022: Christine Russell Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 69,300, Restricted Stock Awards ($) 80,000, Total ($) 149,300.
2024-04-05 Christine Russell has served as one of our directors since December 2019. Ms. Russell also serves on the board of directors and as audit committee chair of both QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK) and eGain Corporation (Nasdaq: EGAN). The members of the Audit Committee during 2023 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The members of our Compensation Committee during 2023 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell. The members of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee during 2023 were Dr. David C. Chang, Jesse Chen and Christine Russell.
2025-04-03 Christine Russell has served as one of our directors since December 2019. Ms. Russell also serves on the board of directors and as audit committee chair of both QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK) and eGain Corporation (Nasdaq: EGAN). She is chairman emeritus and a director on the board of SVDX (Silicon Valley Directors Exchange), a professional organization that provides a forum for education, conversation about current issues, and peer interaction for boards of directors of Silicon Valley companies.

EGAIN Corp

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2017-10-16 Christine Russell, age 68, joined eGain’s Board of Directors effective February 24, 2017. Ms. Russell was the Chief Financial Officer of Uni-Pixel, Inc. from May 2015 to August 2017. Ms. Russell serves as a director and chair of the audit committee of the board of directors of QuickLogic Corporation since June 2005. Ms. Russell holds a B.A. degree and an M.B.A. in finance from Santa Clara University. The members of the Audit Committee for fiscal year 2017 were independent directors Christine Russell, Gunjan Sinha and Dr. Phiroz Darukhanavala. Christine Russell is currently the “audit committee financial expert,” as defined by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mr. Shockley and Ms. Russell are the only non-employee directors who received a fee for fiscal year 2017, which was $50,000 per year, paid quarterly, for their respective services on the Board of Directors. The following table details the compensation paid to non-employee directors during fiscal year 2017: Christine Russell received $17,411 in cash awards and $13,200 in option awards, totaling $30,611.
2018-10-19 Christine Russell, age 69, joined eGain’s Board of Directors effective February 24, 2017. ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for fiscal year 2018 were independent directors Gunjan Sinha, Christine Russell and Brett Shockley. ... The members of the Audit Committee for fiscal year 2018 were independent directors Christine Russell, Brett Shockley and Dr. Phiroz Darukhanavala. ... The following table details the compensation paid to non-employee directors during fiscal year 2018: Christine Russell Fees earned($) 50,000 Option awards($) 13,366 Total($) 63,366.
2019-10-11 Christine Russell, age 69, joined eGain’s Board of Directors in February 2017. ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for fiscal year 2019 were independent directors Gunjan Sinha, Christine Russell and Brett Shockley. ... The members of the Audit Committee for fiscal year 2019 were independent directors Christine Russell, Brett Shockley and Dr. Phiroz Darukhanavala. ... The following table details the compensation paid to non-employee directors during fiscal year 2019: Christine Russell 50,000 cash + 20,607 option awards = 70,607 total.
2020-10-27 Christine Russell, age 71, joined eGain’s Board of Directors in February 2017. ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for fiscal year 2020 were independent directors Gunjan Sinha, Christine Russell and Brett Shockley. ... The members of the Audit Committee for fiscal year 2020 were independent directors Christine Russell, Brett Shockley and Dr. Phiroz Darukhanavala. ... The following table details the compensation paid to non-employee directors during fiscal year 2020: Christine Russell 50,000 fees earned or paid in cash, 10,029 option awards, total 60,029.
2021-08-30 Christine Russell
2021-10-27 Christine Russell, age 72, joined eGain’s Board of Directors in February 2017. ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for fiscal year 2021 were independent directors Dr. Phiroz P. Darukhanavala and Christine Russell. ... The members of the Audit Committee for fiscal year 2021 were independent directors Christine Russell, Brett Shockley and Dr. Phiroz P. Darukhanavala. ... Christine Russell is the chair of the Audit Committee and is currently the “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the rules of the SEC and an “independent director” under the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market.
2022-10-14 Christine Russell, age 73, joined eGain’s Board of Directors in February 2017. ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for fiscal year 2022 were independent directors Gunjan Sinha and Christine Russell, with Gunjan Sinha as the chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. ... The members of the Audit Committee for fiscal year 2022 were independent directors Christine Russell, Brett Shockley, and Dr. Phiroz P. Darukhanavala. Christine Russell is the chair of the Audit Committee and is currently the “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the rules of the SEC and an “independent director” under the rules of Nasdaq. ... The following table details the compensation paid to non-employee directors during fiscal year 2022: Christine Russell 196,249.
2023-10-12 Christine Russell, age 74, joined eGain’s Board of Directors in February 2017. The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for fiscal year 2023 were independent directors Gunjan Sinha and Christine Russell, with Gunjan Sinha as the chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The members of the Audit Committee for fiscal year 2023 were independent directors Christine Russell, Brett Shockley, and Dr. Phiroz P. Darukhanavala. Christine Russell is the chair of the Audit Committee. Christine Russell received total compensation of $136,173 in fiscal year 2023.
2024-10-25 Christine Russell, age 75, joined eGain’s Board of Directors in February 2017. ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for fiscal year 2024 were independent directors Gunjan Sinha and Christine Russell, with Gunjan Sinha as the chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. ... The members of the Audit Committee for fiscal year 2024 were independent directors Christine Russell, Brett Shockley, and Dr. Phiroz P. Darukhanavala. Christine Russell is the chair of the Audit Committee. ... The following table details the compensation paid to non-employee directors during fiscal year 2024: Christine Russell received $50,000 in cash fees and $54,892 in equity awards, totaling $104,892.

QUICKLOGIC Corp

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2006-03-17 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. She is a member of the Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Settlement Committee. Ms. Russell is female as indicated by pronouns and the title Ms.
2007-03-16 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the directors of the Company other than the Chief Executive Officer for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. ... Christine Russell $33,900 fees earned in cash, $28,517 option awards, total $62,417.
2008-03-12 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... The Audit Committee held six meetings in 2007. Ms. Russell has served as Chairman of the Audit Committee since April 2006. ... The table below shows current membership for each of the standing committees. ... Audit Committee: Christine Russell (Chairman) ... Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee: Christine Russell ... The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the directors of the Company other than the Chief Executive Officer for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2007. ... Christine Russell: $31,500 fees earned or paid in cash, $26,360 option awards, total $57,860.
2009-03-12 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. She is Chairwoman of the Audit Committee. Director compensation table shows total $45,260 for 2008.
2010-03-15 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... The table shows current membership for each of the standing committees. Christine Russell is on the Audit Committee. ... The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the directors of the Company other than the Chief Executive Officer for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2010. Christine Russell received total compensation of $36,632.
2011-03-14 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. Ms. Russell has been Chairman of the Audit Committee since April 2006. She is a member of the Compensation Committee. The table below shows current membership for each of the standing committees. Christine Russell is listed under Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
2012-03-09 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... Ms. Russell has extensive executive experience in corporate finance. ... She serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee. ... Compensation of Non-Employee Directors table shows total compensation of $48,309 for 2011.
2013-03-08 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... The table below shows current membership for each of the standing committees. ... Christine Russell is a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. ... The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2012. ... Christine Russell received total compensation of $49,950.
2014-03-07 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... The table below shows current membership for each of the standing committees. Audit Committee: Christine Russell (Chairman), Compensation Committee: Christine Russell. ... Compensation of Non-Employee Directors: Christine Russell Total: $43,621
2015-03-09 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. Ms. Russell has extensive executive experience in corporate finance... Christine Russell is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee... The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2014... Christine Russell received $31,300 in fees and $19,821 in option awards, totaling $51,121.
2016-03-18 Christine Russell has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... Ms. Russell’s extensive executive experience in corporate finance, accounting and operations, and her involvement in governance issues for boards of directors ... The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2016. ... Christine Russell Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $32,500, Stock Awards $33,000, Total $65,500. ... Committees: Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Compensation Committee.
2017-03-16 Christine Russell has been serving as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. Ms. Russell has served as Chairman of the Audit Committee since April 2006.
2018-03-16 Christine Russell has been serving as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. She serves on the Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Compensation Committee. The annual compensation paid to Christine Russell as a non-employee director for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 was $32,500 in fees earned or paid in cash and $13,000 in stock awards, totaling $45,500.
2019-03-15 Christine Russell has been serving as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. Ms. Russell was appointed CFO at PDF Solutions in July of 2018. PDF Solutions offers yield process improvement and manufacturing efficiencies to the semiconductor industry and their supply chain using proprietary AI and data mining software technology. In February 2017, she became a member of the Board of Directors of eGain Corporation, a Nasdaq traded SaaS company providing software for call center and customer support organizations. From May 2015 through March 2018, she served as Chief Financial Officer at UniPixel, Inc., a precision engineered film company whose products include touch-screen films. From May 2014 to March 2015, Ms. Russell served as Chief Financial Officer of Vendavo, Inc., a pricing optimization enterprise software company, which was sold in late 2014 to a private equity firm. From May 2009 to October 2013, Ms. Russell was Chief Financial Officer of Evans Analytical Group (EAG), a leading international provider of materials characterization and microelectronic failure analysis and “release to production” services. From June 2006 to April 2009, Ms. Russell was at Virage Logic Corporation, a provider of advanced intellectual property for the design of integrated circuits, where she served as Executive Vice President of Business Development from September 2008 and as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from June 2006 to September 2008. Ms. Russell served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of OuterBay Technologies, Inc., a privately held software company enabling information lifecycle management for enterprise applications, from May 2005 until February 2006, when OuterBay was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Company. From October 2003 to May 2005, Ms. Russell served as the Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, Inc., a company specializing in semiconductor intellectual property offering digital signal processing cores and application software. Prior to 2005, Ms. Russell served as CFO and in various senior financial management positions with a number of technology companies for a period of more than twenty years. Ms. Russell holds a B.A. degree and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Santa Clara. Ms. Russell’s extensive executive experience in corporate finance, accounting and operations, and her involvement in governance issues for boards of directors in her role as Chairman Emeritus of the SVDX (Silicon Valley Directors Exchange), an organization that fosters excellence in corporate governance for directors in affiliation with Stanford University and past service as President of the NACD, Silicon Valley Chapter, make her an important asset to the Company. In addition, her career background in semiconductor intellectual property companies provides her with specific industry knowledge. The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2018. Christine Russell $32,500 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $18,000 Stock Awards $50,500 Total
2020-03-13 Christine Russell has been serving as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. Ms. Russell’s extensive executive experience in corporate finance, accounting and operations, and her involvement in governance issues for boards of directors in her role as Chairman Emeritus of the SVDX (Silicon Valley Directors Exchange), an organization that fosters excellence in corporate governance for directors in affiliation with Stanford University and past service as President of the NACD, Silicon Valley Chapter, make her an important asset to the Company. The Audit Committee held four meetings in 2019. Ms. Russell has served as Chairman of the Audit Committee since April 2006. The Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Russell is an Audit Committee Financial Expert as defined by Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Compensation Committee held three meetings in 2019 and acted by unanimous written consent two times during the year. Ms. Russell has served as a member of the Compensation Committee since February 2010. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee held one meeting in 2019. Dr. Farese has served as Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee since August 2014. The table below shows current membership for each of the standing committees. Christine Russell is a member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2019. Christine Russell received $34,794 in fees earned or paid in cash and $19,800 in stock awards, totaling $54,594.
2021-03-29 Christine Russell has been serving as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... The table below shows current membership for each of the standing committees. ... Christine Russell serves on the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and the Compensation Committee. ... Compensation of Non-Employee Directors table shows Christine Russell received $35,300 in fees and $12,936 in stock awards, totaling $48,236.
2023-03-29 Christine Russell has been serving as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. In July 2022, Ms. Russell was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of MariaDB plc, and in December 2019, Ms. Russell was elected as member of the Board of Directors of AXT, Inc. From July 2018 to March 2020, Ms. Russell was Chief Financial Officer at PDF Solutions, which offers yield process improvement and manufacturing efficiencies to the semiconductor industry and their supply chain using proprietary AI and data mining software technology. In February 2017, she became a member of the Board of Directors of eGain Corporation, a Nasdaq traded SaaS company providing software for call center and customer support organizations. From May 2015 through March 2018, she served as Chief Financial Officer at UniPixel, Inc., a precision engineered film company whose products include touch-screen films. From May 2014 to March 2015, Ms. Russell served as Chief Financial Officer of Vendavo, Inc., a pricing optimization enterprise software company, which was sold in late 2014 to a private equity firm. From May 2009 to October 2013, Ms. Russell was Chief Financial Officer of Evans Analytical Group, a leading international provider of materials characterization and microelectronic failure analysis and “release to production” services. From June 2006 to April 2009, Ms. Russell was at Virage Logic Corporation, a provider of advanced intellectual property for the design of integrated circuits, where she served as Executive Vice President of Business Development from September 2008 and as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from June 2006 to September 2008. Ms. Russell served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of OuterBay Technologies, Inc., a privately held software company enabling information lifecycle management for enterprise applications, from May 2005 until February 2006, when OuterBay was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Company. From October 2003 to May 2005, Ms. Russell served as the Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, Inc., a company specializing in semiconductor intellectual property offering digital signal processing cores and application software. Prior to 2005, Ms. Russell served as Chief Financial Officer and in various senior financial management positions with a number of technology companies for a period of more than twenty years. Ms. Russell holds a B.A. degree and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Santa Clara. Ms. Russell’s extensive executive experience in corporate finance, accounting and operations, and her involvement in governance issues for boards of directors in her role as Chairman Emeritus of the SVDX (Silicon Valley Directors Exchange), an organization that fosters excellence in corporate governance for directors in affiliation with Stanford University and past service as President of the NACD, Silicon Valley Chapter, make her an important asset to the Company. In addition, her career background in semiconductor intellectual property companies provides her with specific industry knowledge. Compensation of Non-Employee Directors The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023. Christine Russell $35,300 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, $31,780 Stock Awards, $67,080 Total.
2024-03-28 Christine Russell has been serving as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Christine Russell $35,300 fees earned or paid in cash, $34,953 stock awards, total $70,253.
2025-03-27 Christine Russell has been serving as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2005. ... Ms. Russell’s extensive executive experience in corporate finance, accounting and operations ... The Audit Committee held five meetings in 2024. Ms. Russell has served as Chairman of the Audit Committee since April 2006. ... The Compensation Committee held four meetings in 2024 ... Ms. Russell has served as a member of the Compensation Committee since February 2010. ... The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the non-employee directors of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024. ... Christine Russell Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 36,006, Stock Awards ($) 24,786, Total ($) 60,792.

Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22