Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news of Robert LeFort as Chairman of the Board and Shelly Van Dyke as an Independent Board Member, a recruitment co-led by Sébastien Zuchowski and Vincent Poupart-Brunelle
Feb 4, 2025 - Montreal, QC
Dolphin Semiconductor, a leading provider of semiconductor IP solutions specializing in mixed-signal IP design, is announcing today the appointment of Robert LeFort as Chairman of the Board and Shelly Van Dyke as an independent Board member. These strategic appointments aim to strengthen the company’s governance and drive its growth strategy.
Following the recent appointment of Claude Jean, Senior Vice President of Teledyne Imaging, as an independent Board member in December 2024, Dolphin Semiconductor continues to strengthen its Board of Directors with recognized industry leaders. The addition of Robert LeFort and Shelly Van Dyke to its Board of Directors highlights the commitment to advancing its international growth strategy, fostering innovation, and strengthening its leadership in the semiconductor industry.
Robert LeFort, former President of Infineon Technologies North America, assumes the role of Chairman of the Board. Dolphin Semiconductor strategy development and governance will highly benefit from his deep understanding of the semiconductor industry and its key actors, as well as his Board experience. “I look forward to be a part of the transformation of Dolphin Semiconductor, strengthening its position as a world class provider of semiconductor IP partnering with the most influential technology leaders in the world.”
Shelly Van Dyke, Vice President of Strategy, Analog & Automotive Embedded Systems at NXP Semiconductors, joins the board as an independent member. With her extensive experience in strategic planning and M&A within the semiconductor sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge that will support Dolphin Semiconductor’s ambition to scale up. “I am excited to work with the Dolphin Semiconductor team in their next chapter of growth, building on their impressive track record of energy efficient and innovative IP designs. »
« We are thrilled to welcome Robert LeFort and Shelly Van Dyke to our board of directors, » said Laurent Monge, CEO of Dolphin Semiconductor. « Their extensive experience and proven expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Dolphin Semiconductor. Their contributions will help us achieve our ambitious goals and continue to innovate in the semiconductor industry. »
These appointments underscore Dolphin Semiconductor’s dedication to accelerating its journey in delivering cutting-edge, energy-efficient semiconductor IP solutions in all regions.
Following these appointments, the Dolphin Semiconductor Board of Directors is composed of:
· Robert LeFort, Chairman of the Board
· Pierre Garnier, Managing Partner, Jolt Capital
· Maxime Mallet, General Partner, Jolt Capital
· Clement Bourgogne, Investment Director, Canada, Jolt Capital
· Claude Jean, independent Board member
· Shelly Van Dyke, independent Board member
About Dolphin Semiconductor
Dolphin Semiconductor is a leading provider of semiconductor IP solutions, specializing in mixed signal IP design targeting markets such as Industrial, High-Performance Computing, Consumer Electronics, IoT and Automotive. Dolphin Semiconductor cutting-edge technology IPs in power management, high-quality audio, power metering, and design safety/robustness, allow their customers to accelerate design cycles, foster faster time-to-market and build products that address the challenges of any industry and support a more sustainable world. With a customer-centric approach, Dolphin Semiconductor provides exceptional support for successful project outcomes.
Original Source: Dolphin Semiconductor News
