Major Executive Search announces the successful completion of an assignment placing Sandeep Vij on the Board of Directors for Adeia (NASDAQ: ADEA), a leading R&D and intellectual property (IP) licensing company that accelerates the adoption of innovative technologies in the media and semiconductor industries. Major Executive Search Board Practice Search Partner Patty Meagher Clare and Founder & CEO Sue Major conducted the assignment.

Sandeep is a seasoned technology executive with more than 25 years of experience across semiconductor design, intellectual property licensing, and technology investing. In 2018, he co-founded Argean Capital, a private investment fund. Previously, he served as chief executive officer of MIPS Technologies, where he revitalized the company and drove strategic growth through innovative technology solutions and licensing models.

Sandeep has also held various leadership roles at Cavium Networks, Xilinx, and Altera Corporation. Sandeep currently serves on the board of Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics and advanced materials with operations across numerous markets, including semiconductor manufacturing. He has extensive board experience spanning over 20 years, having served as a director on public company boards and across multiple committees.

Sandeep holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University and an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

“We are excited about Sandeep joining Adeia’s board of directors,” said Paul E. Davis, chief executive officer of Adeia. “Sandeep’s deep expertise in the technology sector, particularly in semiconductors and intellectual property, combined with his significant leadership experience as a CEO and board member, will be invaluable as we continue to execute our strategic growth initiatives. His broad understanding of the technology landscape will be a tremendous asset as we continue to drive innovation and expand our market leadership.”

This placement highlights Major Executive Search’s commitment to finding optimal board director talent for leading technology companies worldwide.

 

About Adeia

Adeia is a leading technology research company that accelerates the adoption of innovative technologies. Adeia’s fundamental innovations underpin technology solutions that are shaping and elevating the future. Adeia’s technology powers the connected devices that touch the lives of millions of people around the world every day as they live, work and play. For more, please visit www.adeia.com. Adeia is listed on NASDAQ.