WILSONVILLE, Ore., Jan. 4,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ:
MENT) today announced the appointment of Martin O'Brien as vice president of the
company's Integrated Electrical Systems Division. The
division primarily supports the automotive and aerospace
industries, which are already challenged by the density and variety
of electronic content and must now tackle emerging connectivity,
electrification and security of the overall system. The
division creates software for architecting, designing,
manufacturing and maintaining electrical and electronic content for
both original equipment manufacturers and their supply
chain.
"It has long since been apparent that integrating and
interconnecting complex functional systems into modern vehicles
must be supported by advanced software that adds automation and
creates a data thread that crosses boundaries with 3D and PLM
solutions and then onward to suppliers," said Walden C. Rhines, chairman and CEO, Mentor
Graphics. "Mentor Graphics invested in this ahead of the
curve and is contributing significantly to multiple markets in this
space. Placing this expanded division under a vice president
reflects the increased opportunities we are seeing."
O'Brien, formerly general manager of the division, was recruited
in 2001 from Tyco Electronics where he was the global sales
director. Prior to that O'Brien worked for Raychem Corporation
managing multiple product developments, before moving into product
management and then product marketing as director for Asia.
O'Brien is based in the UK where he earned a master's degree in
Materials Science from Brunel University.
"Martin has assembled a strong team of rare industry experts,
who under his management have established clear leadership for
Mentor Graphics electrical systems and harness engineering
products," said Gregory K. Hinckley,
president of Mentor Graphics. "The software has been adopted
by leading OEMs and Tier 1 companies worldwide, and we have great
confidence about Mentor's continued growth in this business
domain."
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic
hardware and software design solutions, providing products,
consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most
successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies.
Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last
fiscal year of approximately $1.18
billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W.
Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon
97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com.
(Mentor Graphics and Mentor are registered trademarks of Mentor
Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.)
For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Graham
503-685-7789
suzanne_graham@mentor.com
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