Ian is a highly experienced management professional with a career spanning roles in semiconductors, software and hardware in the Communications, Multimedia, PC and Consumer Electronics industries. He has a broad range of technical knowledge and a pragmatic and patient character which enables him to work with and coordinate multi-skilled/disciplined teams across many sites. He has a proven track record of managing programs from the spark of an idea to a commercial success with companies such as Conexant Systems, DisplayLink and GlobespanVirata as well as establishing and growing start-ups. Ian has a proven track record in scaling businesses for growth and exit, having been involved in the successful IPO of Virata and the acquisition of DisplayLink by Synaptics.