Edgar Auslander has joined ST-Ericsson, bringing with him
more than 20 years of experience in wireless communications and
semiconductors developed at companies including Intel and
Texas Instruments.
Announced this morning by ST-Ericsson, Auslander has been
appointed senior VP, head of strategic planning.
Prior to joining ST-Ericsson, Auslander was director of Intel's
ultra mobility group, responsible for the integration and support
of wireless platforms for mobile Internet devices and strategic
alliances.
Auslander's résumé additionally boasts time he spent as one of
the founders of TI's wireless business unit where he also served as
its general manager, worldwide strategy and corporate
development.
"Edgar's impressive credentials will be key in helping us devise
the best strategies that will contribute to our continued
innovation and business leadership," said Gilles Delfassy,
president and CEO of ST-Ericsson, in a statement. "I'm confident
that ST-Ericsson will benefit from his business savvy and deep
industry knowledge, while we are shaping the long-term success of
the company."
Delfassy, himself, is new to ST-Ericsson, the joint wireless
venture of STMicroelectronics and Ericsson. After retiring from TI
in 2007 where he capped off 28 years with the company and becoming
chairman of broadband wireless and wireline semiconductor company
Anadigics in 2008, Delfassy became president and CEO of ST-Ericsson
on just two days ago.
In addition to his work at Intel and TI, Auslander further has
experience as a VP at a venture capital firm in California, and has
helped to launch a Silicon Valley start-up, as well as serving as
an advisor to several start-ups.
Co-author of "The Applications of Programmable DSPs in Mobile
Communications" (Wiley), Auslander holds an MBA from Columbia
University and a Master of Electrical Engineering from Cornell
University. He is also a senior member of the IEEE.