IQE plc (AIM: IQE, "IQE" or the "Group"), the leading supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions to the global semiconductor industry, has appointed Christine Dunbar as Vice President of US Sales.
The decision to appoint Ms. Dunbar follows an extensive search process led by Wayne Johnson, Executive Vice President, Sales and Business Development. With over two decades of experience working with multinational tech companies in the semiconductor industry, Christine has the expertise required to lead execution of IQE’s US sales strategy, further capitalizing on the Group’s position as the scaled global epitaxy leader.
Christine joins IQE from the executive team at GlobalFoundries Inc. (‘’GF’’), a New York headquartered semiconductor manufacturer. Christine joined GF in 2015 as Vice President of Product Management upon GF’s acquisition of IBM’s Microelectronics Division, where she was responsible for the Specialty Foundry Business. She led the transition of this business and client base into the GF Radio Frequency (RF) portfolio, establishing the foundation for GF’s industry leadership in this area. Christine was also an executive sponsor of the GlobalWomen employee resource group.
Wayne Johnson, EVP Sales and Business Development at IQE, commented:
"The depth and breadth of Christine’s industry expertise provide her with an ideal background from which to lead our US business in its next stage of growth. Her appointment will enable us to build upon our solid industry foundations and market-leading positions, and take advantage of key structural drivers and opportunities associated with the proliferation of 5G, electric vehicles, and the Internet of Things."
Christine Dunbar commented:
"Now is the time for compound semiconductors, and at IQE I am joining a team of true technology pioneers. Today, IQE technologies are driving innovation in the key growth markets that are changing the world, like connectivity, power, & next generation displays. I look forward to partnering with our customers – the global market leaders – to provide game changing innovation and business outcomes, leveraging IQEs world class team and capabilities."
Additional information:
Christine graduated from Cornell University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering and has held various engineering, technical management, and executive positions throughout her career. These roles span many disciplines – including leadership roles in Sales, Business Development, Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations, Photomask Manufacturing & Development and Quality & Device Characterization. In 2018 she was nominated for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s (GSA) “Rising Woman of Influence” award.
Contacts:
IQE plc
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Tim Pullen
Amy Barlow
+44 (0) 29 2083 9400
embedded PR
Europe: Anja-Maria Hastenrath
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E-mail: ah@embedded-pr.de
United States: Cynthia Hoye
Phone: +1 408-858-2602
E-mail: ch@embedded-pr.com
ABOUT IQE
IQE is the leading global supplier of advanced compound semiconductor wafers and materials solutions that enable a diverse range of applications across:
- handset devices
- global telecoms infrastructure
- connected devices
- 3D sensing
As a scaled global epitaxy wafer manufacturer, IQE is uniquely positioned in this market which has high barriers to entry. IQE supplies the whole market and is agnostic to the winners and losers at chip and OEM level. By leveraging the Group’s intellectual property portfolio including know-how and patents, it produces epitaxy wafers of superior quality, yield and unit economics.
IQE is headquartered in Cardiff UK, with c. 685 employees across nine manufacturing locations in the UK, US, and Taiwan, and is listed on the AIM Stock Exchange in London.