Source: Dolphin Author: Dolphin
    Meran, France, and Montreal, Canada - February 6, 2025 - Dolphin Semiconductor, a leading provider of semiconductor IP solutions focused on mixed-signal IP design, today announced the appointment of Robert A. Miller, chief executive Officer of Dolphin Semiconductor. Robert LeFort is chairman of the board of directors, and Sherry Lefort is chairman of the board. Shelly Van Dyke is an independent director. These strategic appointments are designed to strengthen the company's management and drive the company's growth strategy.
    Following the appointment in December 2024 of Teledyne Imaging Senior Vice President Claude D. With the appointment of Claude Jean as an independent director, Dolphin Semiconductor continues to strengthen its board by bringing in well-known industry leaders. Robert? Lefort and Shirley? Van Dyke's addition to the Board underscores the company's commitment to advancing its global growth strategy, fostering innovation, and strengthening its leadership position in the semiconductor industry.

Shirley Sherri, independent director of Dolphin Semiconductor Shelly Van Dyke
    Shirley? Van Dyke, vice president of Strategy, Simulation and Automotive Embedded Systems at NXP Semiconductors, joins the board as an independent director. She has extensive experience in strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor sector and will provide a wealth of knowledge to support Dolphin Semiconductor's scaling. "I am excited to join hands with the Dolphin Semiconductor team to begin the next chapter of growth, building on their impressive achievements in energy saving and innovative IP design."
    Dolphin Semiconductor's chief executive, Lauren M. Laurent Monge, chairman of the Board of Directors, said: "We are very pleased to welcome Robert Monge. Lefort and Shirley? Van Dijk joins the board. Their extensive experience and proven expertise will play a key role in shaping Dolphin Semiconductor's future." Their contributions will help us achieve our ambitious goals and continue to innovate in the semiconductor industry."
    These appointments underscore Dolphin Semiconductor's commitment to accelerate the delivery of leading-edge, energy-efficient semiconductor IP solutions in all regions of the world.
    Following these appointments, the composition of Dolphin Semiconductor's Board of Directors is as follows:
    Robert? Robert LeFort, chairman of the board
    Pierre? Pierre Garnier is managing partner at Jolt Capital
    Maxime? Maxime Mallet, General Partner at Jolt Capital
    Clement? Clement Bourgogne is Director of investment at Jolt Capital Canada
    Claude? Claude Jean, Independent Director
    Shirley? Shelly Van Dyke is an independent director

About Dolphin Semiconductor
    Dolphin Semiconductor is a leading provider of semiconductor IP solutions focused on mixed-signal IP design for markets including industrial, high-performance computing, consumer electronics, Internet of Things and automotive. Dolphin Semiconductor's cutting-edge technology IP in power management, high-quality audio, power metering, and design safety/robustness enables customers to accelerate design cycles, reduce time to market, and deliver products that address challenges across industries and support a more sustainable world. With a customer-centric strategy, Dolphin Semiconductor provides exceptional support for the success of user projects.

About Robert? Robert LeFort
    Robert (Bob)? Lefort retired from Infineon Technologies in July 2023 and was previously President of Infineon Technologies Americas. In January 2015, following Infineon's acquisition of International Rectifier, Bob began to lead Infineon's Americas business. He also led the post-acquisition integration of Cypress Semiconductor, which was acquired in April 2020.
    Since returning to Infineon in 2013, Bob has served as Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions, based in Munich. Prior to returning to Infineon, he was CEO of Ember Corporation, which was acquired by Silicon Labs in 2012.
    Bob has served on nonprofit boards and advisory committees, and is currently a board member of Boreas.
    Lefort holds a high honors MBA from Boston University and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

About Shirley? Shelly Van Dyke
    Shirley? Van Dyke is vice president of strategy, Simulation and Automotive Embedded systems at NXP Semiconductors. She has more than 38 years of experience in engineering, strategy and strategic finance in the semiconductor industry and technology supply chain. Career highlights include launching the NXP Oak Hill Fab project, Freescale's initial public offering, serving on the board of Directors of the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics Industry Association, the merger and integration of NXP and Freescale, and NXP's proposed acquisition of TTTech Auto.
    She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.B.A. from Regis University.