MARK W. ADAMS - Corporate Board Profile

CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2018-03-23	Mark W. Adams has served as Chief Executive Officer of Lumileds Holding B.V., a light engine technology company, since February 2017. Mr. Adams served as President of Micron Technology, Inc., a semiconductor solutions company, from February 2012 to February 2016. From 2006 to February 2012, Mr. Adams served in a number of positions at Micron Technology, Inc., including interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Vice President of Digital Media. Prior to joining Micron Technology, Inc., Mr. Adams served as Chief Operating Officer of Lexar Media, Inc. in 2006 and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Creative Labs, Inc. from 2002 to 2006. Mr. Adams also serves as a director of Seagate Technology plc. Cadence Committees: Compensation, Corporate Governance and Nominating, Strategy. Director Compensation for Fiscal 2017: Total $280,992.
2019-03-22	Mark W. Adams most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Lumileds Holding B.V., a light engine technology company, from February 2017 to February 2019. Mr. Adams served as President of Micron Technology, Inc., a semiconductor solutions company, from February 2012 to February 2016. From 2006 to February 2012, Mr. Adams served in a number of positions at Micron Technology, Inc., including interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Vice President of Digital Media. Prior to joining Micron Technology, Inc., Mr. Adams served as Chief Operating Officer of Lexar Media, Inc. in 2006 and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Creative Labs, Inc. from 2002 to 2006. Mr. Adams also serves as a director of Seagate Technology plc. Skills & Qualifications: Compensation / Talent Management, Corporate Governance, Financial Expertise, International, Marketing, Operations, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Technology / Semiconductor / Electronic Design Automation. Director Compensation for Fiscal 2018: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $109,000; Stock Awards: $189,996; Total: $298,996.
2020-03-20	Mark W. Adams most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Lumileds Holding B.V., a light engine technology company, from February 2017 to February 2019. Mr. Adams served as President of Micron Technology, Inc., a semiconductor solutions company, from February 2012 to February 2016. From 2006 to February 2012, Mr. Adams served in a number of positions at Micron Technology, Inc., including interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Vice President of Digital Media. Prior to joining Micron Technology, Inc., Mr. Adams served as Chief Operating Officer of Lexar Media, Inc. in 2006 and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Creative Labs, Inc. from 2002 to 2006. Mr. Adams also serves as a director of Seagate Technology plc. Compensation Committee Chair, Finance Committee member. Total compensation for fiscal 2019 was $320,964.
2021-03-26	Mr. Adams has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., a specialty memory, storage and hybrid solutions provider, since August 2020. ... Mr. Adams also serves as a director of Seagate Technology plc. and SMART Global Holdings, Inc. ... Cadence Committees: Compensation (Chair), Finance ... Director Compensation for Fiscal 2020: $328,969
2022-03-22	Mark W. Adams has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., a compute, memory, and LED solutions provider, since August 2020. Mr. Adams served as Chief Executive Officer of Lumileds Holding B.V., a light engine technology company, from February 2017 to February 2019. Mr. Adams served as President of Micron Technology, Inc., a semiconductor solutions company, from February 2012 to February 2016. From 2006 to February 2012, Mr. Adams served in a number of positions at Micron Technology, Inc., including interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Vice President of Digital Media. Prior to joining Micron Technology, Inc., Mr. Adams served as Chief Operating Officer of Lexar Media, Inc. in 2006 and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Creative Labs, Inc. from 2002 to 2006. Mr. Adams also serves as a director of Seagate Technology plc. and SMART Global Holdings, Inc. Cadence Committees: Compensation (Chair), Finance. Director Compensation for Fiscal 2021: $330,054.
2023-03-22	Mr. Adams has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., a compute, memory, and LED solutions provider, since August 2020. ... Cadence Committees: Compensation (Chair), Finance ... Director Compensation for Fiscal 2022: Mark W. Adams total $360,066.
2024-03-21	Mark W. Adams Cadence Committees: Compensation (Chair) Finance Occupation: President and Chief Executive Officer, SMART Global Holdings, Inc. Age: 59 Director Since: 2015 Mr. Adams has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., a compute, memory and LED solutions provider, since August 2020. Mr. Adams also serves as a director of SMART Global Holdings, Inc. and served as a director of Seagate Technology plc from January 2017 to October 2022. Mr. Adams has extensive executive leadership and management experience from his roles as a chief executive officer and other management positions at a range of technology companies, including in the areas of finance, sales and operations. In addition to his experience as a technology company executive, Mr. Adams contributes to the expertise of our Board from serving and having served as a member of other public company boards. Skills & Qualifications: • Compensation / HCM • Corporate Governance • Financial Expertise • International • Marketing • Operations • Risk Management • Strategic Planning • Technology / Semiconductor / EDA DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL 2023 The following table sets forth the compensation earned in fiscal 2023 by Cadence’s directors (other than Dr. Devgan) who served on the Board in fiscal 2023. Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash Stock Awards Option Awards All Other Compensation Total Mark W. Adams 144,000 219,997 — — 364,737
2025-03-25	Mark W. Adams President and Chief Executive Officer, Penguin Solutions, Inc. Independent Age: 60 Director Since: 2015 Cadence Committees: • Compensation (Chair) The following table sets forth the compensation earned in fiscal 2024 by Cadence’s directors (other than Dr. Devgan) who served on the Board in fiscal 2024. Mark W. Adams Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $134,000 Stock Awards: $239,950 Total: $374,040