News: Microelectronics
21 October 2021
Transphorm appoints experienced general counsel to board
Transphorm Inc of Goleta, near Santa Barbara, CA, USA — which designs and manufactures JEDEC- and AEC-Q101-qualified gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistors (FETs) for high-voltage power conversion applications — has appointed Cindi Moreland to its board as an independent director.
Moreland has over 30 years of experience working as an attorney in the technical field. Having counseled public and private companies, both domestically and internationally, she is a recognized expert across the technology sector for her informed guidance on legal matters, such as SEC/SOX compliance, intellectual property and risk management, says Transphorm. She currently serves as the general counsel of Care.com, an online marketplace for care services and a subsidiary of IAC/InterActiveCorp. Previously, Moreland served as the VP, general counsel and chief compliance officer for Samsung Mobile USA. Prior roles include VP, general counsel, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer of Applied Micro, and general counsel of Motorola Inc’s semiconductor unit. Moreland holds both a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi.
“Cindi is well known in the industry for her legal expertise and corporate counsel,” comments Transphorm’s CEO Mario Rivas. “Having worked together previously while at Motorola Semiconductors, I have first-hand insight to the value of her guidance as well as the depth of her legal knowledge. She brings a wealth of complementary experience to Transphorm’s existing board, which will play an important role as we continue to grow as a public company,” he adds. “Together with the additions of Ms McFarland and Ms Smales earlier in the year, this appointment demonstrates our ongoing commitments to board diversification and further strengthening the breadth, talent, knowledge and background of our directors.”
Concurrent with Moreland’s appointment, Brittany Bagley has stepped down from Transphorm’s board. The firm say that Bagley’s resignation is not due to any disagreement relating to its operations, policies or practices, and primarily relates to a desire to dedicate more time to other existing full-time career commitments.
“I want to extend our utmost gratitude to Brittany for her loyal service and significant contributions over the past six years,” comments Rivas.
Transphorm appoints Kelly Smales to board
