DAVID J. ALDRICH

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1 mention(s) identify DAVID J. ALDRICH as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
BELDEN INC. 2019-04-09 From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. ("Skyworks"). In May 2014, Mr. Aldrich was named Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Skyworks. From May 2016 to May 2018, Mr. Aldrich served as named Executive Chairman of Skyworks. Since May, 2018, Mr. Aldrich has served as Chairman of the Skyworks board of directors. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity. In September 2017, Mr. Aldrich was appointed to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of Acacia Communications, Inc. ("Acacia"). Acacia is a leading provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products. Mr. Aldrich has experience as CEO and Chairman of Skyworks Solutions, a company innovating in high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity, and serves on the board of Acacia Communications, a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, indicating a strong technical background in technology and semiconductors.

ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2021-07-02 David J. Aldrich is 64 years old and serves as a Director. He is a member of the Audit Committee. He did not receive director compensation in fiscal year 2021 as he serves as a designee of OEP.
2022-06-22 David J. Aldrich, 65, Director. Mr. Aldrich has served as a member of our Board since 2021. He serves on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Aldrich commenced service as a director on May 25, 2021 as a member of the Audit Committee. Amount represents the prorated annual cash retainer paid in respect of services provided in fiscal year 2022, and includes a prorated annual cash retainer for his service as a Nominating and Corporate Governance committee member effective from the 2021 annual shareholder's meeting.
2023-06-21 David J. Aldrich Age: 66 Board Committees: Audit, NCGC Mr. Aldrich has served as a member of our Board since 2021.
2024-06-26 David J. Aldrich Age: 67 Board Committees: Compensation (Chair) NCGC Mr. Aldrich has served as a member of our Board since 2021. Mr. Aldrich served in numerous senior leadership positions at Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (“Skyworks”), an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, including as its Chairman from 2014 to 2021, Executive Chairman from 2016 to 2018, its Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2016, and its President and Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2014. From 2000 to May 2021, Mr. Aldrich also served as a member of the board of directors of Belden, Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of networking, connectivity, and cable products, and has served as chairman of the board since 2021. Mr. Aldrich is also currently chairman of the board of indie Semiconductor, a publicly traded automotive semiconductor and software company, a position he has held since 2021 and is a director of Mobix Labs, Inc., a publicly traded semiconductor company developing connectivity solutions, since February 2021. From 2017 until its 2021 acquisition by Cisco Systems, Inc., Mr. Aldrich served as a member of the board of directors of Acacia Communications, Inc., a publicly traded optical networking strategy and technology company. Mr. Aldrich received his B.A. in Political Science from Providence College in 1979 and an M.B.A. from the University of Rhode Island in 1981. We believe that Mr. Aldrich’s knowledge and insight, gained through his executive roles at Skyworks and through his service as a board member of multiple public companies, make him well qualified to serve as a member of our Board.

BELDEN INC.

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2016-04-06 From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (“Skyworks”). In May 2014, Mr. Aldrich was named Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Skyworks. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity.
2017-04-05 The Board recruited Mr. Aldrich based on his experience in high technology signal transmission applications and for his experience as a current Chief Executive Officer of a public company. Mr. Aldrich received a B.A. degree in political science from Providence College and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Rhode Island.
2018-04-05 The Board recruited Mr. Aldrich based on his experience in high technology signal transmission applications and for his experience as a Chief Executive Officer of a public company. From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. ("Skyworks"). In May 2014, Mr. Aldrich was named Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Skyworks. In May of 2016, Mr. Aldrich was named Executive Chairman of Skyworks. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity. In September 2017, Mr. Aldrich was appointed to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of Acacia Communications, Inc. ("Acacia"). Acacia is a leading provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products. Mr. Aldrich also serves on the Board of Directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association. Mr. Aldrich received a B.A. degree in political science from Providence College and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Rhode Island.
2019-04-09 From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. ("Skyworks"). In May 2014, Mr. Aldrich was named Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Skyworks. From May 2016 to May 2018, Mr. Aldrich served as named Executive Chairman of Skyworks. Since May, 2018, Mr. Aldrich has served as Chairman of the Skyworks board of directors. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity. In September 2017, Mr. Aldrich was appointed to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of Acacia Communications, Inc. ("Acacia"). Acacia is a leading provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products.
2020-04-06 From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity.
2021-04-08 From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. ... Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity.
2022-04-07 Mr. Aldrich received a B.A. degree in political science from Providence College and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Rhode Island.
2023-04-11 From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity. Mr. Aldrich received a B.A. degree in political science and an M.B.A. degree.
2024-04-09 From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity.
2025-04-08 Mr. Aldrich received a B.A. degree in political science from Providence College and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Rhode Island. He served as CEO and Chairman of Skyworks Solutions, Inc., a semiconductor company.

SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2014-03-26 David J. Aldrich, age 57, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a director of the Company since April 2000.
2015-04-08 David J. Aldrich, age 58, serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. From April 2000 until his election as Chairman in May 2014, Mr. Aldrich served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company. From September 1999 to April 2000, Mr. Aldrich served as President and Chief Operating Officer. From May 1999 to September 1999, Mr. Aldrich served as Executive Vice President, and from May 1996 to May 1999, Mr. Aldrich served as Vice President and General Manager of the semiconductor products business unit. Mr. Aldrich joined the Company in 1995 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Aldrich held senior management positions at M/A-COM, Inc. (a developer and manufacturer of radio frequency and microwave semiconductors, components, and IP networking solutions), including Manager of Integrated Circuits Active Products, Corporate Vice President of Strategic Planning, Director of Finance and Administration and Director of Strategic Initiatives with the Microelectronics Division. Mr. Aldrich has also served since February 2007 as a director of Belden Inc. (a publicly traded designer and manufacturer of cable products and transmission solutions). We believe that Mr. Aldrich, who has led Skyworks for more than 14 years, is qualified to serve as a director because of his leadership experience, his strategic decision making ability, his knowledge of the semiconductor industry and his in-depth knowledge of Skyworks' business. Mr. Aldrich brings to the Board of Directors his thorough knowledge of Skyworks' business, strategy, people, operations, competition, financial position, and investors. Further, as a result of his service as a director for Belden Inc., a multinational public company, Mr. Aldrich provides the Board of Directors with another organizational perspective and other cross-board experience.
2016-03-31 David J. Aldrich, age 59, serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. From April 2000 until his election as Chairman in May 2014, Mr. Aldrich served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company.
2017-04-03 David J. Aldrich, age 60, has served as Chairman of the Board and Executive Chairman since May 2016. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from May 2014 to May 2016 and as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director from April 2000 to May 2014.
2018-04-02 David J. Aldrich, age 61, has served as Chairman of the Board and Executive Chairman since May 2016. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from May 2014 to May 2016 and as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director from April 2000 to May 2014. From September 1999 to April 2000, Mr. Aldrich served as President and Chief Operating Officer. From May 1999 to September 1999, he served as Executive Vice President, and from May 1996 to May 1999, he served as Vice President and General Manager of the semiconductor products business unit. Mr. Aldrich joined the Company in 1995 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
2019-03-29 David J. Aldrich, age 62, serves as Chairman of the Board, a position he has held since May 2014. Mr. Aldrich also served as Executive Chairman from May 2016 to May 2018, Chief Executive Officer from May 2014 to May 2016, and as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director from April 2000 to May 2014. From September 1999 to April 2000, Mr. Aldrich served as President and Chief Operating Officer. From May 1999 to September 1999, he served as Executive Vice President, and from May 1996 to May 1999, he served as Vice President and General Manager of the semiconductor products business unit. Mr. Aldrich joined the Company in 1995 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Prior to joining Skyworks, he held senior management positions at Adams-Russell Company and M/A-COM, Inc. Mr. Aldrich also serves as a director of Belden Inc. (a publicly traded provider of end-to-end signal transmission solutions) and Acacia Communications, Inc. (a publicly traded provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products).
2020-03-27 David J. Aldrich Chairman of the Board, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Director since: 2000 Age: 63 Committee(s): None

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-12-06