Giles Delfassy Retiring at 51
>> Head of TI Wireless Chip Unit Stepping Down
Dylan McGrath
EE Times
01/19/2007
eetimes.com
Gilles Delfassy, senior vice president and head of Texas Instruments Inc.'s wireless terminals unit, will retire after 28 years with the company, TI said Friday (Jan. 19). Effective immediately, TI has promoted Greg Delagi to senior vice president and leader of the operation, which develops semiconductors for cell phones.
Delfassy, 51, has been at the helm of TI's wireless terminals unit since its inception in 1995. Under his leadership, TI developed the OMAP platform, which enables multimedia on cell phones thereby broadening wireless capability beyond voice.
"Gilles built an outstanding operation, one that not only transformed TI, but changed the way the world communicates. He leaves a legacy of innovation and growth," said Rich Templeton, TI's president and CEO, in a statement.
Delagi, 43, is a 22-year TI veteran who for the past 10 years has led development and commercialization of digital DSPs, TI (Dallas) said. Delfassy and Delagi will work together over the next six months to ensure an orderly transition for customers, suppliers and employees, TI said. ###
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