News: Optoelectronics
19 February 2025
Sivers appoints Alexander McCann as strategic senior advisor
Sivers Semiconductors AB of Kista, Sweden (which supplies RF beam-former ICs for SATCOMs and photonic lasers for AI data centers) has appointed Alexander McCann as a strategic senior advisor to the board and the CEO. His primary focus will be strengthening and scaling photonics operations.
McCann joins Sivers with more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in the semiconductor industry. He has played a key role in driving global operations and supply chain strategies for leading semiconductor companies including Linear Technology Corp, Analog Devices Inc and Dialog Semiconductor Ltd.
“His deep expertise in operations and supply chain management, along with his extensive industry network, are invaluable at this stage for our company,” believes CEO Vickram Vathulya. “Alex has a proven track record of crafting and deploying operations strategies with successful outcomes, and we look forward to leverage his leadership towards our continued expansion and success in the photonics market.”
McCann was formerly the senior VP of global operations at Dialog Semiconductor, where he oversaw global operations and supply chain management. During his tenure, he was part of the executive team that executed Dialog’s $6bn sale to Renesas Electronics in 2021.
Prior to joining Dialog, McCann served as VP of global operations at Analog Devices, where he led all operational functions including global multi-site manufacturing, engineering, facilities, customer service, supply chain functions and engineering support. Before joining Analog Devices, McCann also was chief operating officer at Linear Technology Corp for more than a decade, during which he helped to execute a $14bn sale to Analog Devices in 2017.
“Sivers has a very credible strategic plan and is at the forefront of innovation in photonics,” comments McCann. “I look forward to working with Vickram and the team, applying my experience in operations and supply chain management to help scale the business and capitalize on the expanding market opportunities.”
McCann holds a Master of Business Administration (with Distinction) from the University of Glasgow Business School. In addition to his new role with Sivers Semiconductors, he serves as president of Fortan Advisors and is a Semiconductor Partner at Alexa Capital. He also sits on the boards of LUMEOVA and Probe Test Solutions Ltd (PTSL).
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