STMicroelectronics Announces Change in Leadership Team
STMicroelectronics announced a leadership change as Benedetto Vigna, President of the Analog, MEMS, and Sensors Group, will step down on August 31, 2021 to take on the role of CEO at another company. Jean-Marc Chery, ST's President & CEO, praised Vigna's contributions over his 26-year career, highlighting his role in establishing ST's leadership in MEMS sensors and other technologies. The company aims to ensure a smooth transition during the upcoming weeks.
- Benedetto Vigna's leadership contributed significantly to ST's MEMS sensors and Analog business growth.
- STMicroelectronics continues to maintain a well-structured executive leadership team.
- Concerns about continuity in leadership following Vigna's departure could impact investor confidence.
STMicroelectronics Announces Change in Leadership Team
Geneva, June 9, 2021 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today that Benedetto Vigna, President of the Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group, has informed the company that he will step down from his position on August 31, 2021 to become CEO of another company.
Jean-Marc Chery, ST’s President & CEO, commented: “Benedetto started his career in ST 26 years ago. He established ST’s leadership in MEMS sensors and then in a wider range of sensors and actuators, as well as leading the company’s efforts in Analog and, more recently, Optical Sensing Solutions. On behalf of ST’s Executive Committee, and all of our management and employees, I thank Benedetto for his contribution to the company’s success and wish him all the best for his future endeavors. We will work together during the next weeks to ensure a smooth transition”.
Benedetto Vigna, President, Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group, said: “I spent half of my life working with a formidable multicultural team to whom I am, and I will always be, grateful. Without such a great team, it would have been impossible to grow the AMS business at the levels of today. I want to thank all the ST family for what they taught me, and for the time we devoted together to transform our dreams into real business”.
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