Silvaco Appoints Candace Jackson as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) has appointed Candace Jackson as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective September 23, 2024. With 15 years of experience in both in-house and private practice roles, Jackson will provide strategic legal advice and support Silvaco's global expansion and innovation initiatives.
Prior to joining Silvaco, Jackson served as Deputy General Counsel at Synaptics Incorporated and Assistant General Counsel at US Foods Holding Corp. She also worked as a senior associate at Mayer Brown LLP, contributing to the firm's Public Companies and Corporate Governance practice.
CEO Babak Taheri expressed enthusiasm for Jackson's appointment, highlighting her expertise in corporate law and governance. Jackson, who holds a Juris Doctor from Emory University and a Bachelor's in Sociology from the University of Michigan, will report directly to Taheri as a key member of the executive leadership team.
Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) ha nominato Candace Jackson come Senior Vice President, Consigliere Generale e Segretario dell'azienda, con effetto dal 23 settembre 2024. Con 15 anni di esperienza sia in ruoli interni che in quelli di pratica privata, Jackson fornirà consulenza legale strategica e supporto per l'espansione globale e le iniziative di innovazione di Silvaco.
Prima di unirsi a Silvaco, Jackson ha ricoperto il ruolo di Deputy General Counsel presso Synaptics Incorporated e Assistant General Counsel presso US Foods Holding Corp. Ha anche lavorato come senior associate presso Mayer Brown LLP, contribuendo alla pratica delle Società Pubbliche e della Governance Aziendale dello studio.
Il CEO Babak Taheri ha espresso entusiasmo per la nomina di Jackson, sottolineando la sua esperienza nel diritto societario e nella governance. Jackson, che ha conseguito un Juris Doctor presso l'Università di Emory e una Laurea in Sociologia presso l'Università del Michigan, riporterà direttamente a Taheri come membro chiave del team dirigenziale.
Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) ha nombrado a Candace Jackson como Vicepresidenta Senior, Asesora General y Secretaria Corporativa, con efecto a partir del 23 de septiembre de 2024. Con 15 años de experiencia tanto en roles internos como en práctica privada, Jackson ofrecerá asesoría legal estratégica y apoyo a la expansión global y las iniciativas de innovación de Silvaco.
Antes de unirse a Silvaco, Jackson fue Abogada General Adjunta en Synaptics Incorporated y Asesora General Adjunta en US Foods Holding Corp. También trabajó como asociada senior en Mayer Brown LLP, contribuyendo a la práctica de Empresas Públicas y Gobernanza Corporativa del bufete.
El CEO Babak Taheri expresó entusiasmo por el nombramiento de Jackson, resaltando su experiencia en derecho corporativo y gobernanza. Jackson, quien posee un Juris Doctor de la Universidad de Emory y una Licenciatura en Sociología de la Universidad de Michigan, reportará directamente a Taheri como un miembro clave del equipo de liderazgo ejecutivo.
실바코 그룹, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO)는 캔디스 잭슨을 수석 부사장, 법률 고문 및 기업 비서로 임명했으며, 2024년 9월 23일부로 시행됩니다. 내부 및 민간 업무에서 15년의 경험을 가진 잭슨은 실바코의 글로벌 확장 및 혁신 이니셔티브에 대한 전략적 법률 자문과 지원을 제공할 것입니다.
실바코에 합류하기 전에 잭슨은 시냅틱스 주식 회사의 부총괄 법률 고문과 미국 식품 홀딩 회사의 부사무총장을 역임했습니다. 또한 메이어 브라운 LLP에서 선임 어소시에이트로 일하며 해당 회사의 공개 기업 및 기업 거버넌스 관행에 기여했습니다.
CEO 바박 타헤리(Babak Taheri)는 잭슨의 임명에 대한 열정을 표명하며, 그녀의 기업 법률 및 거버넌스에 대한 전문성을 강조했습니다. 잭슨은 에모리 대학교에서 법학 박사(Juris Doctor) 학위를 받았고 미시간 대학교에서 사회학 학사 학위를 받았으며, 경영진 팀의 핵심 구성원으로 타헤리에게 직접 보고할 것입니다.
Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) a nommé Candace Jackson au poste de Vice-Présidente Senior, Conseillère Juridique et Secrétaire Générale, à compter du 23 septembre 2024. Forte de 15 ans d'expérience dans des rôles internes et en pratique privée, Jackson fournira des conseils juridiques stratégiques et soutiendra l'expansion mondiale et les initiatives d'innovation de Silvaco.
Avant de rejoindre Silvaco, Jackson a été avocate générale adjointe chez Synaptics Incorporated et conseillère générale adjointe chez US Foods Holding Corp. Elle a également travaillé en tant qu'associée senior chez Mayer Brown LLP, contribuant à la pratique des entreprises publiques et à la gouvernance d'entreprise du cabinet.
Le PDG Babak Taheri a exprimé son enthousiasme pour la nomination de Jackson, mettant en avant son expertise en droit des sociétés et en gouvernance. Jackson, qui détient un Juris Doctor de l'Université d'Emory et un baccalauréat en sociologie de l'Université du Michigan, reportera directement à Taheri en tant que membre clé de l'équipe de direction.
Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) hat Candace Jackson zur Senior Vice President, General Counsel und Corporate Secretary ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 23. September 2024. Mit 15 Jahren Erfahrung in internen sowie in der privaten Praxis wird Jackson strategische rechtliche Beratung bieten und Silvacos globale Expansion und Innovationsinitiativen unterstützen.
Vor ihrem Eintritt bei Silvaco war Jackson stellvertretende Unternehmensrechtsanwältin bei Synaptics Incorporated und Assistant General Counsel bei US Foods Holding Corp. Außerdem arbeitete sie als Senior Associate bei Mayer Brown LLP und trug zur Praxis öffentlicher Unternehmen und Unternehmensführung der Kanzlei bei.
CEO Babak Taheri äußerte sich begeistert über Jacksons Ernennung und hob ihre Expertise im Gesellschaftsrecht und in der Unternehmensführung hervor. Jackson, die einen Juris Doctor von der Emory University und einen Bachelor in Soziologie von der University of Michigan hat, wird als Schlüsselmitglied des Führungsteams direkt an Taheri berichten.
- Appointment of experienced legal professional as SVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
- Addition of strategic, business-centric legal expertise to support global expansion and innovation initiatives
- Strengthening of executive leadership team with a key member reporting directly to the CEO
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) (“Silvaco” or the “Company”), a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation, today announced the appointment of Candace Jackson as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective September 23, 2024.
Ms. Jackson joins Silvaco with 15 years of progressively senior experience, both in-house and in private practice at world-class global law firms. As SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Silvaco, she will provide strategic, business-centric, cross-border legal advice across the full spectrum of legal issues while also playing a pivotal role in supporting Silvaco's continued global expansion and innovation initiatives.
“We are thrilled to welcome Candace to Silvaco,” said Babak Taheri, CEO of Silvaco Group. “Her proven expertise in corporate law and governance aligns perfectly with our company’s vision as we continue to lead the industry in providing breakthrough technologies for semiconductor design and development. Candace’s guidance will be invaluable as we navigate the future of innovation.”
Before joining Silvaco, Ms. Jackson served as Deputy General Counsel of global semiconductor design firm Synaptics Incorporated, where she oversaw the legal function and counseled the business on a wide range of legal issues. Ms. Jackson also served as Assistant General Counsel of US Foods Holding Corp., a national food distribution company, where she was instrumental in leading the company’s IPO and the exit of its controlling stockholders, while also establishing its securities and corporate governance function. In private practice, Ms. Jackson was a senior associate in the capital markets practice of law firm Mayer Brown LLP where she provided securities and corporate governance counsel and led capital raising transactions for public companies of all sizes. There, she helped to build the firm’s Public Companies and Corporate Governance practice.
“I am honored to join Silvaco at such an exciting time in the company’s history. This role presents a unique opportunity to build a best-in-class legal function within a company which is at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor technology,” said Ms. Jackson. “I look forward to working with the talented team at Silvaco as we pursue initiatives and develop corporate strategies that support the Company’s mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions to the industry.”
Ms. Jackson holds a Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Michigan. In her new role, she will report directly to Babak Taheri, CEO of Silvaco and will be a key member of the executive leadership team.
About Silvaco
Silvaco is a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation. Silvaco’s solutions are used for semiconductor and photonics processes, devices, and systems development across display, power devices, automotive, memory, high performance compute, foundries, photonics, internet of things, and 5G/6G mobile markets for complex SoC design. Silvaco is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has a global presence with offices located in North America, Europe, Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan.
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