Deirdre Hanford's Appointment as CEO of the National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology

Company Announcement - Cirrus Logic congratulates Deirdre Hanford, a board member since 2018, on her appointment as CEO of Natcast, the expected operator of the CHIPS for America National Semiconductor Technology Center [1] - Deirdre Hanford will not stand for reelection to the Cirrus Logic Board in July 2024 due to her new role [2] - John Forsyth, President and CEO of Cirrus Logic, praised Deirdre Hanford's expertise and leadership, stating her appointment is a major boost for the semiconductor industry [2] Industry Impact - Natcast aims to bring together the U S government and key stakeholders from the semiconductor ecosystem to address critical challenges in advancing U S semiconductor technology [1] - The appointment of Deirdre Hanford as CEO of Natcast highlights the importance of leadership in addressing technological barriers in the domestic semiconductor industry [2] Company Overview - Cirrus Logic is a leader in low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for top mobile and consumer applications [3] - The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and is globally recognized for its award-winning corporate culture [3]