Hittite Microwave Corp (which designs and supplies analog, digital and mixed-signal RF, microwave and millimeter-wave ICs, modules and subsystems as well as instrumentation) has promoted Gorkem Guven to the executive role of vice president, managing various engineering, marketing and business developments organizations.
Guven joined Hittite in April 2000, and has served in roles including integrated circuit design, business development, and general management. He has led numerous strategic technology initiatives and market penetration projects for the company. Guven has 14 years of semiconductor and industry experience and has a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration.
"He is a passionate, business-savvy technologist that is expert in creating, planning and managing complex technology developments," comments chairman, president & CEO Stephen G. Daly. "He has a proven track record of identifying customer requirements and managing our teams to develop world-class products to satisfy those needs," he adds. "This new position expands our executive team to support our continued growth."