People: Power Integrations, Inc. (POWI.O)

Balu Balakrishnan has served as president and chief executive officer and as a director of Power Integrations, Inc. since January 2002. He served as president and chief operating officer from April 2001 to January 2002. From January 2000 to April 2001, he was vice president of engineering and strategic marketing. From September 1997 to January 2000, he was vice president of engineering and new business development. From September 1994 to September 1997, Mr. Balakrishnan served as vice president of engineering and marketing. Before joining Power Integrations in 1989, Mr. Balakrishnan was employed by National Semiconductor Corporation, a semiconductor company.