People: Peregrine Semiconductor Corp (PSMI.O)
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Summary
| Name | Age | Since | Current Position |
|---|---|---|---|
James Cable |
53 | 2008 | Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer |
Jay Biskupski |
54 | 2009 | Chief Financial Officer |
Ronald Reedy |
64 | 2011 | Chief Technology Officer |
Rodd Novak |
46 | 2010 | Chief Marketing Officer |
Dylan Kelly |
34 | 2010 | Vice President, General Manager of Mobile Wireless Solutions Business Unit |
David Shepard |
51 | 2010 | Vice President, General Manager of High Performance Solutions Business Unit |
Carl Burrow |
2013 | Corporate Vice President - Worldwide Sales & Applications | |
John Allen |
61 | 2006 | Independent Director |
Jeffrey Belk |
49 | 2008 | Independent Director |
Paul D'Addario |
59 | 2007 | Independent Director |
Gary Monetti |
53 | 2005 | Independent Director |
Robert Pavey |
70 | 2007 | Independent Director |
Carl Schlachte |
49 | 2010 | Independent Director |
Elton Sherwin |
58 | 2004 | Independent Director |
Anthony Thornley |
66 | 2010 | Independent Director |
Biographies
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
James Cable |
Dr. James S. Cable, Ph.D., is Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Dr. Cable has over 25 years of experience in semiconductor research, development, and production, including management positions with Hughes Microelectronics Center, Hughes Technology Center and TRW Inc. Dr. Cable received a B.S. from the University of California, Riverside and a M.S.E.E. and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Cable’s semiconductor research experience and Ph.D. in electrical engineering, and the fact that he serves as Chief Executive Officer and President, led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director. |
Jay Biskupski |
Mr. Jay C. Biskupski is Chief Financial Officer of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. From October 2008 to February 2009, Mr. Biskupski was as a principal of a financial consulting firm. From July 2004 to May 2008, Mr. Biskupski served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Xantrex Technology, Inc., a developer of advanced power electronics products for mobile applications. From February 2001 to June 2004, he served as Corporate Controller of PMC-Sierra, Inc., a company providing Internet infrastructure semiconductor solutions, and from May 2000 to February 2001, he served as Chief Financial Officer of ThinkPulse Inc. From March 1990 to May 1999, Mr. Biskupski held a variety of executive finance roles with Schlumberger Ltd. in the smart card and metering businesses. Prior to Schlumberger, Mr. Biskupski worked as controller and accounting systems manager for Nortel Networks Corporation and was an auditor for Touche Ross & Co., now Deloitte & Touche. He is a C.P.A. (Illinois) and a Chartered Accountant (Canada). Mr. Biskupski received a Bachelor of Mathematics / Accounting from the University of Waterloo in Canada and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. |
Ronald Reedy |
Dr. Ronald E. Reedy, Ph.D., is Chief Technology Officer of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. From February 1990 to July 2011, he held various positions with Peregrine, including President, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Vice President and Chief of Staff. Prior to joining the company, Dr. Reedy led the microelectronics division at Navy Research and Development and was engaged in research and development of fiber communications and photonic systems. He is a co-inventor of UltraCMOS technology. Dr. Reedy received a B.S. and M.S.E.E. from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego. |
Rodd Novak |
Mr. Rodd E. Novak is Chief Marketing Officer of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Since joining the company in January 2003, he has held various positions, including Vice President of Marketing and most recently Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Novak served in corporate marketing for both CTS Corporation and Northrop Grumman. Mr. Novak began his career as an electrical engineer with Comsat Laboratories and later moved to Xetron Corporation. Mr. Novak received a B.S.E.E. from the University of Cincinnati and an M.B.A. from Xavier University. |
Dylan Kelly |
Mr. Dylan J. Kelly is Vice President, General Manager of Mobile Wireless Solutions Business Unit of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Since joining the company in June 2000, Mr. Kelly has held various technical and management positions in RFIC design and marketing. Prior to joining the company, he performed transceiver design for Motorola. Mr. Kelly received a B.S. from the University of Texas, Austin and an M.S. from the University of California, San Diego. |
David Shepard |
Mr. David R. Shepard is Vice President, General Manager of High Performance Solutions Business Unit of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. From October 2003 to August 2009, Mr. Shepard served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sequoia Communications, an early stage company specializing in RF transceivers for mobile handsets. Prior to that, he held various positions at Texas Instruments, including General Manager of the Wireless Infrastructure Business Unit. Mr. Shepard received a B.A. from Lawrence University and an M.S.E.E. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. |
Carl Burrow |
Mr. Carl N. Burrow has been appointed as Corporate Vice President - Worldwide Sales & Applications of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Burrow brings more than 25 years of semiconductor and EDA sales experience to Peregrine, having worked at companies such as Texas Instruments, Actel Corporation, Synopsys, and Magma Design Automation. In his new role, Burrow will manage all aspects of Peregrine's sales and applications functions, worldwide. |
John Allen |
Mr. John H. Allen is Independent Director of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Since November 2007, Mr. Allen has served as Vice President Administration of Cohu, Inc., a supplier of test handling, burn-in, and thermal solutions used by the global semiconductor industry, microwave communications, and video equipment. From June 1995 until November 2007, Mr. Allen served as Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Cohu, Inc. Prior to joining Cohu, Mr. Allen held various positions with Ernst & Young LLP from 1976 until June 1995 and had been a partner with that firm since 1987. Mr. Allen received a B.A. and an M.B.A. from Michigan State University. Mr. Allen’s experience as a C.P.A. with Ernst & Young LLP and as Chief Financial Officer of Cohu, Inc. led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director. |
Jeffrey Belk |
Mr. Jeffrey K. Belk is Independent Director of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Since January 2008, Mr. Belk has served as Managing Director of ICT168 Capital, LLC, focused on developing and guiding global growth opportunities in the information and communication technology space. Prior to founding ICT168 Capital, Mr. Belk spent nearly 14 years with QUALCOMM Incorporated, a developer and provider of digital wireless communications products and services, where he held various positions including Senior Vice President, Global Marketing. Mr. Belk also serves on the board of InterDigital, Inc., a designer and developer of digital wireless technologies for use in digital cellular and wireless IEEE 802-related products and networks. He also serves on the board of the Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance, a think tank connecting global leaders in healthcare and wireless technology. Mr. Belk received a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Belk’s marketing and management experience with wireless technology companies led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director. |
Paul D'Addario |
Mr. Paul N. D'Addario is Independent Director of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Since September 2001, Mr. D’Addario has served as Senior Managing Director of Palisades Ventures, a venture capital fund making growth stage investments in information technology, communications, and media technology companies. Prior to co-founding Palisades Ventures, Mr. D’Addario was a member of the Media/Telecom Group of Credit Suisse First Boston, which acquired Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette at the time Mr. D’Addario was a Managing Director and member of the investment committee of the DLJ New Economy Fund. Mr. D’Addario received a B.A. from Boston College, a M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, and a J.D. from Villanova Law School. Mr. D’Addario’s six years of legal practice and 18 years of investment banking experience as well as his relationship with Palisades Ventures, one of stockholders, led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director. |
Gary Monetti |
Mr. Gary A. Monetti is Independent Director of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Since 2004 Mr. Monetti has worked as an industry consultant and advisor to various private venture businesses. Mr. Monetti worked with Sawtek Inc., a manufacturer of RF SAW filters, from 1982 to 2004, where he held various positions including Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Vice President of Engineering, Chief Operating Officer, President, Chief Executive Officer, and, following the acquisition of Sawtek by TriQuint Semiconductor, in 2001, President of the Sawtek Division. Mr. Monetti has also served on the board of directors of Sawtek and a number of private companies. Mr. Monetti received a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. from Rollins College. Mr. Monetti’s 22-year career at Sawtek, during which he helped lead the company in numerous operational and strategic initiatives (including Sawtek’s initial public offering and two subsequent public offerings), led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director. |
Robert Pavey |
Mr. Robert D. Pavey is Independent Director of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Mr. Pavey joined Morgenthaler Ventures, a venture capital and private equity firm, in 1969 and has been a Partner there since 1971. From 1990 to 1992, Mr. Pavey served as volunteer President and then Chairman of the National Venture Capital Association. His current focus is on wireless markets as well as semiconductors, materials and devices. Mr. Pavey also serves on the boards of a number of private companies, including CLK Design Automation, Inc., OmniPV, Inc., and R2 Semiconductor. Mr. Pavey received a B.S. from The College of William & Mary, an M.S. from Columbia University, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Pavey’s experience in private equity, venture capital, and as a member of the boards of directors of a number of private companies and several past public companies as well as his relationship with Morgenthaler Partners, one of stockholders, led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director. |
Carl Schlachte |
Mr. Carl P. Schlachte, Sr., is Independent Director of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Since July 2010, Mr. Schlachte has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors of Ventiva Corporation. Mr. Schlachte served on the board of MOSAID Technologies a licensor of semiconductor intellectual property. He was its Chairman until its sale in December 2011. From February 2004 to May 2009, Mr. Schlachte was President and Chief Executive Officer of ARC International, a provider of configurable processor technology to semiconductor companies worldwide. He has more than twenty five years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including Chief Executive Officer roles at global fabless semiconductor and IP companies and executive positions at Motorola and ARM Holdings plc. At ARM, he established its North American operations and secured strategic relationships with semiconductor and system companies in the U.S. Mr. Schlachte received a B.S. from Clemson University. Mr. Schlachte’s recent experience as a director of other companies, coupled with his experience in semiconductor intellectual property and licensing, led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director. |
Elton Sherwin |
Mr. Elton B. Sherwin is Independent Director of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Mr. Sherwin has been a Senior Managing Director of Ridgewood Capital Management, LLC since 1999. During his career, Mr. Sherwin also spent over twenty years at IBM and Motorola, Inc. in various marketing and management roles, including establishing the West Coast office of Motorola’s venture capital business. Mr. Sherwin has authored two books and has been granted eight patents. Mr. Sherwin is a member of the boards of directors of Scintera Networks, Inc., Ethertronics, Inc., NRG Dynamix, and Pixim, Inc. Mr. Sherwin received a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley. Mr. Sherwin’s experience in corporate governance and venture capital as well as his relationship with Ridgewood Peregrine, one of stockholders, led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director. |
Anthony Thornley |
Mr. Anthony S. Thornley is Independent Director of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Mr. Thornley served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Callaway Golf Company, a golf equipment manufacturer, from June 2011 to March 5, 2012. He was employed by QUALCOMM Inc. from March 1994 to June 2005, serving as Chief Financial Officer from March 1994 to July 2001, Chief Financial and Operating Officer from July 2001 to February 2002, and President and Chief Operating Officer from February 2002 to June 2005. Prior to joining QUALCOMM, he was with Nortel Networks, a telecommunications equipment manufacturer, for 16 years in various financial and information systems management positions, including Vice President Finance and IS, Public Networks, Vice President Finance, NT World Trade, and Corporate Controller, Nortel Limited. He has also worked for Coopers and Lybrand in public accounting. Mr. Thornley is a director of Callaway Golf, Cavium Networks Inc., a semiconductor company enabling intelligent network applications, Transdel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development stage pharmaceutical company, Proximetry, Inc., a network software company, Public Wireless Inc., a wireless infrastructure company, Basho Technologies Inc., a database software company, TipCity Inc., a software company focused on the restaurant industry, and Gorgon Media LLC, a specialized investment company. Mr. Thornley received his B.Sc. from the University of Manchester, England and qualified as a chartered accountant in England and Wales. Mr. Thornley’s experience as a chief financial officer, chief operating officer and director, as well as his experience in the semiconductor industry, led to the conclusion he should serve as a director. |
Basic Compensation
| Name | Fiscal Year Total |
|---|---|
James Cable |
859,163 |
Jay Biskupski |
621,225 |
Ronald Reedy |
488,728 |
Rodd Novak |
419,290 |
Dylan Kelly |
-- |
David Shepard |
528,700 |
Carl Burrow |
-- |
John Allen |
-- |
Jeffrey Belk |
-- |
Paul D'Addario |
-- |
Gary Monetti |
-- |
Robert Pavey |
-- |
Carl Schlachte |
-- |
Elton Sherwin |
-- |
Anthony Thornley |
-- |
As Of 30 Dec 2011
Options Compensation
| Name | Options | Value |
|---|---|---|
James Cable |
0 | 0 |
Jay Biskupski |
0 | 0 |
Ronald Reedy |
0 | 0 |
Rodd Novak |
0 | 0 |
Dylan Kelly |
0 | 0 |
David Shepard |
0 | 0 |
Carl Burrow |
0 | 0 |
John Allen |
0 | 0 |
Jeffrey Belk |
0 | 0 |
Paul D'Addario |
0 | 0 |
Gary Monetti |
0 | 0 |
Robert Pavey |
0 | 0 |
Carl Schlachte |
0 | 0 |
Elton Sherwin |
0 | 0 |
Anthony Thornley |
0 | 0 |
| Name | Shares Traded | Price |
|---|---|---|
KELLY DYLAN J |
540 | $10.04 |
NOVAK RODD E |
1,000 | $9.96 |
NOVAK RODD E |
433 | $0.73 |
NOVAK RODD E |
567 | $0.73 |
SHERWIN ELTON B |
6,678 | $0.00 |
CABLE JAMES S |
6,000 | $8.89 |
SHERWIN ELTON B |
1,000 | $10.16 |
BISKUPSKI JAY C |
2,000 | $10.15 |
SHERWIN ELTON B |
12,000 | $10.25 |
BISKUPSKI JAY C |
2,000 | $9.55 |
SHERWIN ELTON B |
7,000 | $9.27 |
THORNLEY ANTHONY S |
10,000 | $9.25 |
SHERWIN ELTON B |
5,000 | $9.24 |
SHERWIN ELTON B |
2,603,781 | $0.00 |
PAVEY ROBERT D |
1 | $0.00 |
BELK JEFFREY K |
1 | $0.00 |
BISKUPSKI JAY C |
1 | $0.00 |
REEDY RONALD E |
1 | $0.00 |
SCHLACHTE CARL |
1 | $0.00 |
MONETTI GARY A |
1 | $0.00 |
KELLY DYLAN J |
1 | $0.00 |
NOVAK RODD E |
1 | $0.00 |
THORNLEY ANTHONY S |
1 | $0.00 |
D ADDARIO PAUL N |
1 | $0.00 |
CABLE JAMES S |
1 | $0.00 |
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