PARIS, June 30,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequans Communications S.A.
(NYSE: SQNS), a leading developer and provider of 5G and 4G
solutions for broadband, critical, and massive IoT, announced today
the shareholder approval of Dr. Sailesh
Chittipeddi to its board of directors, effective
June 24, 2022.
"We are pleased to welcome Sailesh to our Board and look forward
to his contributions and criticality of thought, given his
expertise in IoT as a senior-level executive of Renesas," stated
Georges Karam, Sequans President and
Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Sailesh Chittipeddi has
served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the IoT
and Infrastructure Business Unit of Renesas Electronics Corporation
since July 2019. Before joining
Renesas, he served as Executive Vice President of Global Operations
and Chief Technology Officer for IDT Corporation. Prior to IDT, Dr.
Chittipeddi was President and CEO of Conexant Systems and served on
its Board of Directors. At Conexant, he led the company in its
transition from a public company to private ownership and through
its debt restructuring efforts. Dr. Chittipeddi holds five degrees,
including an M.B.A from the University of
Texas at Austin and a Ph.D. in physics from The Ohio State University. Dr. Chittipeddi has earned
64 U.S. patents related to a semiconductor process, package, and
design and has been published in nearly 40 technical articles.
"I am delighted to join the Sequans Board of Directors," said
Dr. Chittipeddi. "Through our mutually beneficial partnership,
Renesas has fostered a strong relationship with Sequans in product
collaborations and, more recently, as shareholders. My position on
the board of directors will further both companies' commitment to
our mutual success."
Dr. Chittipeddi will replace the seat vacated by Alok Sharma, who has stepped down from the
board. Mr. Sharma joined the board in 2011.
Mr. Karam stated: "On behalf of Sequans, I thank Alok for his
years of service and valuable contributions to the Company. We wish
him the best in his future endeavors."
About Sequans
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a leading
developer and supplier of cellular IoT connectivity
solutions, providing chips and modules for 5G/4G massive and
broadband IoT. For 5G/4G massive IoT applications, Sequans provides
a comprehensive product portfolio based on its flagship Monarch
LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms, featuring
industry-leading low power consumption, a large set of integrated
functionalities, and global deployment capability. For 5G/4G
broadband IoT applications, Sequans offers a product
portfolio based on its Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and high-end
Taurus 5G chip platforms, optimized for low-cost residential,
enterprise, and industrial applications. Founded in 2003,
Sequans is based in Paris, France
with additional offices in the United
States, United Kingdom,
Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Finland, Taiwan, South
Korea, and China. Visit
Sequans online at www.sequans.com, and follow us on
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Media Relations: Kimberly Tassin,
+1.425.736.0569, Kimberly@sequans.com
Investor Relations: Kim Rogers,
Hayden IR, +1 385.831.7337, Kim@haydenir.com
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