HomeAway Senior Executive Brings Nearly Two Decades of People
Leadership Skills and Experience in High-Tech Industry
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Silicon
Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leading provider of silicon, software and
solutions for a smarter, more connected world, today named Lori Knowlton
as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role,
she is responsible for the company's talent strategy, leadership
development, community relations and culture.
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"We are delighted to have Lori join the Silicon Labs management team,"
said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "She brings a proven ability to
translate business strategies into people solutions, as well as deep
expertise in attracting, developing and engaging high-caliber talent."
Prior to joining Silicon Labs, Ms. Knowlton served as CPO for
HomeAway.com where she led the company's people agenda from early-stage
growth through an IPO and ultimately through a sale to Expedia. During
her nearly ten years at HomeAway, Ms. Knowlton grew the team
exponentially and created scale through acquisitions, processes, systems
and high employee management.
Previously, Ms. Knowlton served in a variety of human resources
leadership roles at leading high-technology companies including Progress
Software and its operating company Sonic Software, Interliant, Inc.,
C-bridge Internet Solutions and the Monitor Company.
"I am excited to join the Silicon Labs team and to have this opportunity
to take a strong culture and help make it even better through
connection, collaboration and feedback," said Ms. Knowlton. "Silicon
Labs is truly an innovative company filled with great talent. It's clear
that everyone here understands that people are the most important factor
in the innovation equation."
Ms. Knowlton has been a mentor at TechStars Austin for the past three
years. In addition, she serves on the strategic planning committee of
the Magellan International School, an Austin-based Spanish immersion IB
school. She is a frequent and accomplished public speaker at numerous
conferences. Ms. Knowlton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English
literature (magna cum laude) from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.
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