ElevATE Semiconductor Appoints Heather Kirkby to Board of Directors to Boost Leadership and Strategy

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SAN DIEGO, July 23, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - ElevATE Semiconductor, a designer and manufacturer of integrated circuits (ICs) for the semiconductor test industry, has announced the addition of Heather Kirkby to its Board of Directors.

Heather Kirkby brings over 25 years of global leadership experience in technology and life sciences. She has held roles at Intuit and Siebel (acquired by Oracle) and most recently served as Chief People Officer for Recursion Pharmaceuticals, a public startup specializing in tech-enabled drug discovery. At Recursion, Kirkby led the company through its growth from a post-Series B startup to a 2021 IPO, scaling the workforce to over 500 employees and establishing a multi-disciplinary hub in Toronto.

Kirkby’s achievements have been recognized with numerous accolades, including Intuit’s CEO Leadership Award in 2017 and being a Women Tech Council Leadership Finalist in 2020. She holds an MBA from Harvard University.

“Joining ElevATE Semiconductor’s board is an exciting opportunity. The advancements in semiconductor testing and ATE are crucial to the industry’s future, and I am eager to contribute to the company’s vision and growth alongside such a talented team,” Kirkby said.

ElevATE Semiconductor CEO Jan Gaudestad expressed enthusiasm for the new board member, stating, “Heather Kirkby’s impressive track record in scaling organizations and fostering innovative cultures will be a tremendous asset to our company. Her experience in both technology and life sciences will provide a fresh perspective as we continue to push the boundaries in the semiconductor test market.”

Chris Puscasiu, Managing Partner of Presidio Investors and Chairman of ElevATE Semiconductor, added, “Heather’s unique blend of product and people expertise makes her an invaluable addition to our board. Her leadership will be instrumental in guiding our strategic initiatives and enhancing our market presence.”

For more information, visit www.elevatesemi.com.

Source: ElevATE Semiconductor via Newswire