Sivers Semiconductors establishes US office
Sivers Semiconductors AB today announced that it has established its first US office, employing its first local employee in California, US.
Susan Shea, will join the company as VP Business Development North America for Sivers Photonics on August 30 and is the first of four people Sivers Semiconductors plans to hire in the US this year. With over 25 years’ experience, most recently at Lumentum, a global leader in optical and photonic products, Susan has a proven track record of delivering results within the semiconductor industry.
“Over 65 percent of our sales are already in the US and we believe having local employees will contribute to accelerated US growth. With very important Fortune 100 customers and an exciting silicon photonics market in the US, we are very happy to welcome Susan to Sivers as our first ever employee in the US”, said Anders Storm, Group CEO of Sivers Semiconductors.
“We are excited to have Susan on board, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience, as we continue to expand our market presence in the US, particularly in our key growth optical communication and sensing markets”, said Billy McLaughlin, Sivers Photonics Managing Director.
"I am thrilled to be part of the Sivers Photonics team. The majority of my career has been spent in the semiconductor industry, and I look forward to continuing that tradition by providing photonic device solutions to current and future customers", said Susan Shea.
For more information please contact:
Anders Storm, Group CEO
Tel: +46 70 262 6390
E-mail: anders.storm@sivers-semiconductors.com
Sivers Semiconductors AB is a leading and internationally recognized technology company that, through its two business areas Wireless and Photonics, supplies chips and integrated modules. Wireless develops RF chips and antennas for advanced 5G systems for data and telecommunications networks. Photonics develops and manufactures semiconductor-based optical products for optical fiber networks, sensors and optical fiber communications (Li-Fi). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under SIVE. The head office is located in Kista, Sweden.
For more information contact: www.sivers-semiconductors.com