International Rectifier Corp. named Oleg Khaykin as president and chief executive officer, effective March 1, the El Segundo-based power management technology firm said today.
Khaykin will succeed Donald Dancer, who has served as acting CEO since August 30.
"Mr. Dancer will be actively involved in ensuring a smooth transition and will remain
with the Company supporting Mr. Khaykin in his new role," the company said in a release.
Khaykin, 43, brings extensive global experience in the semiconductor industry, having served most recently as chief operating officer of Amkor Technology Inc., a provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, with twelve high-volume manufacturing facilities located in South Korea, the Philippines, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore and 22,000 employees worldwide.
At Amkor, Khaykin was responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing, R&D and manufacturing operations, including accountability for the development and implementation of corporate and business strategy, business development, strategic partnerships and IP management.
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