AUSTIN, Texas, May 19, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq:SLAB) today announced
that Russ Brennan, former chief financial officer, passed away at his
home in Austin, Texas.
Russ joined Silicon Laboratories in September 2002, as chief
financial officer where he was instrumental in establishing a solid
financial foundation for the company's expansion. Russ was intent on
fostering talent to create a deep finance team, and he spearheaded
efforts that accelerated Silicon Laboratories' development into a
multinational company.
Russ' distinguished career in the semiconductor industry began in
1978 at Texas Instruments. He later held various finance positions at
Schlumberger/Fairchild and came to Silicon Laboratories from Analog
Devices, where he was the vice president of finance and corporate
controller. Russ received a master's in business from New York
University Graduate School of Business and a bachelor's degree in
economics from Boston College.
Russ built a legacy based on integrity and hard work. He was
committed to prudent financial management and was a valued business
partner to the CEOs and management teams he worked with. His strong
global business acumen, his commitment to open dialog and his honesty
characterized all his actions.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Russ also earned
a reputation for being a driven and dynamic person who remained
positive even through hardship and always had a kind word for those
around him. He was a mentor and a friend to many in the industry and
will be sorely missed.
The company would like to express gratitude for Russ'
contribution, as a colleague and a friend, and convey sincere
condolences to Russ' family. A funeral Mass will be held in Wellesley,
Massachusetts, on Tuesday, May 23, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the
Evangelist Church. A memorial service will be held in Austin at a
later date.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Silicon Laboratories Inc. is a leading designer of
high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal integrated circuits
(ICs) for a broad range of applications. Silicon Laboratories' diverse
portfolio of highly integrated, patented solutions is developed by a
world-class engineering team with decades of cumulative expertise in
cutting-edge mixed-signal design. The company has design, engineering,
marketing, sales and applications offices throughout North America,
Europe and Asia. For more information about Silicon Laboratories
please visit www.silabs.com.
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SOURCE: Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Silicon Laboratories Inc., Austin
Shannon Pleasant, 512-464-9254
shannon.pleasant@silabs.com