Leadis Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: LDIS), a mixed-signal semiconductor developer of display driver ICs for small panel color displays, today announced the appointment of Robert Fang as Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. Dr. Fang will reside in Taiwan and manage Leadis' operations organization, including relationships with wafer foundries and backend test and assembly vendors, planning and logistics. Dr. Fang will report to Dr. Ken Lee, Executive Vice President and COO of Leadis. Dr. Fang is a semiconductor industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience.
"Robert's extensive experience in working with foundries and managing technology development will be extremely valuable to our long term success," stated Dr. Ken Lee. "This move, which puts our senior operations management in close proximity to key vendors, will allow us to better respond to our customers' requirements and the market dynamics associated with our business."
Prior to joining Leadis, Dr. Fang served as Vice President of Operations of XGI Technology, Inc., a privately-held semiconductor company engaged in the development and manufacturing of graphics processors. In this position, Dr. Fang was responsible for managing the product engineering and manufacturing of high-speed 3D graphic ICs. From 2000 to 2003, Dr. Fang served as Vice President of Operations at Divio Inc., until the company's acquisition by ESS Technology. From 1989 to 2000, Dr. Fang served in a number of capacities at C-Cube Microsystems, most recently as Director of Technology. Prior to 1989, he held technical positions with Data General Corporation and Hewlett-Packard IC Lab. Dr. Fang holds a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, and masters and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University.
"I'm excited to join a strong Leadis management team and have the opportunity to build an organization and operational processes that will help Leadis become a market leader," commented Dr. Fang. "I believe Leadis has a tremendous amount of potential and I look forward to helping the company achieve its long term goals."
About Leadis Technology, Inc.
Leadis Technology, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, designs, develops and markets mixed-signal semiconductors that enable and enhance the features and capabilities of small panel displays, focusing on the mobile handset market. Leadis' core products are color display drivers, which are critical components of displays used in mobile consumer electronic devices. Leadis supplies display drivers supporting the major small panel display technologies, including a-Si and LTPS TFT LCD's, color STN LCD's, and color OLED displays.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company's business and management transition. The forward-looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainties that could affect the success of the Company's business, its relationship with its subcontractors and the transition of new management. The risks and uncertainties include the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, a copy of which is available at http://www.leadis.com. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information becoming available or to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. (LDISG)