OTTAWA, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced the appointment of Dr. Adam Chowaniec to the Board of Directors.
Dr. Chowaniec brings a wealth of technology knowledge and leadership expertise to his role with Zarlink. Dr. Chowaniec's career spans academia, research and development, engineering management and executive positions at Acadia University, Bell Northern Research, Nortel Networks, Commodore International and Calmos Systems. After serving as both president and vice-president of Newbridge Networks, Dr. Chowaniec was the founding CEO of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation in 1995.
Dr. Chowaniec is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tundra Semiconductor, Chair of the Ontario Research and Innovation Council, and executive in residence at Vengrowth Capital Partners Inc. He also serves on numerous boards of directors in Canada and the United States, including BelAir Networks, Liquid Computing Corporation, Gridway and Microbridge Corporations.
An active member of Ottawa's high technology community, Dr. Chowaniec has held positions with the Ottawa Economic Development Corporation, the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program and the Ottawa Health Research Institute.
"Dr. Chowaniec is an accomplished high technology executive who is well-respected for his leadership, business excellence and innovation," said Dr. Henry Simon, Chairman of the Board, Zarlink Semiconductor. "He has played a key role in building the Ottawa high tech community and ensuring Canadian companies are leaders in the global semiconductor industry. Zarlink will benefit from Dr. Chowaniec's experience and we look forward to his contribution."
About Zarlink Semiconductor
For over 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has delivered semiconductor solutions that drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband and wireless communications. The Company's success is built on its technology strengths including voice and data networks, optoelectronics and ultra low-power communications. For more information, visit http://www.zarlink.com/.
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