SANTA CLARA, Calif. – April 1, 2010 – Today, Renesas Electronics America Inc. announced it has commenced business operations as a wholly owned subsidiary of the newly established Renesas Electronics Corporation (as of April 1, 2010), the world’s number one supplier of microcontrollers. Renesas Electronics America Inc. was formed through the integration of NEC Electronics America, Inc. and Renesas Technology America, Inc. and is a premiere supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, and a broad range of analog[
] and power devices as well as LCD modules for the Americas market.
A primary aim of Renesas Electronics America is to ensure that customers have easy, rapid access to the complete system solutions they need—semiconductors, hardware/software tools, application assistance, manufacturing—so they can quickly address market opportunities. Backed by a large team of technology experts conveniently located; an extensive network of sales representatives and distributors; and local manufacturing in Roseville, California, the company delivers high levels of design service and support to its customers. In addition, Renesas Electronics America is the sales and marketing channel in the Americas for industrial-type active-matrix LCD modules from NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.
Executive Management Team
Heading up the newly established Renesas Electronics America is a strong leadership team made up of talented executives from the integrated companies:
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Chairman: Yuichi Kawakami
President and CEO: Daniel Mahoney
Vice President, Manufacturing: Gabe Kim
Executive Office: Kyoichi Matarai
Vice President, Consumer and Industrial Business Unit and Deputy, Automotive Business Unit: Ali Sebt
Vice President, Computing and Communications Business Unit: Jim Hettema
Vice President, Automotive Business Unit: Jim Trent
Vice President, Display Business Unit Dr. Shigehiko Satoh
President, Renesas Electronics Canada: Kevin Simmonds
Vice President, Operations and Planning: Koji Takeda
Vice President, Human Resources and Administration: Sharon Maiden
Vice President and General Counsel: Harry Turner
Vice President, Finance: David Weigand
Vice President, Information Technology: Viren Patel
General Manager, Advanced Process Development: Makoto Sekine
About Renesas Electronics America Inc.
Renesas Electronics America Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), the world’s number one supplier of microcontrollers and a premiere supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions, and a broad range of analog and power devices. Renesas Electronics America offers local manufacturing in Roseville, California, and the global manufacturing capabilities of its parent company. In the Americas, Renesas Electronics America markets and sells industrial-type active-matrix LCD modules from NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd., a global leader in innovative display technologies. More information about Renesas Electronics America can be found at www.am.renesas.com.
