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Brooktree Corp. Appoints New Executives to Spearhead Growth

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Brooktree Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-performance digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits, has announced the appointments of two new executives to bolster its leadership team. David Russian has been named Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, while A.C. D'Augustine has taken on the role of Vice President of the Graphics/Imaging Strategic Business Unit. Both will report directly to James A. Bixby, President and CEO of Brooktree.

Russian brings a wealth of experience in financial management, having previously held senior positions at Hotel Information Systems, WordStar International, and Ashton-Tate. He holds a B.S. degree from San Diego State and is a certified public accountant. D'Augustine has spent 20 years in the semiconductor industry, with notable roles at SMOS Corp., AMCC, and Inmos Corp. He holds a B.S.E.E. degree from Drexel University and an M.B.A. in finance and marketing from Rutgers University.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brooktree Corp. has appointed David Russian as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, and A.C. D'Augustine as Vice President of the Graphics/Imaging Strategic Business Unit.
  • Both executives will report directly to James A. Bixby, President and CEO of Brooktree.
  • Russian has extensive experience in financial management, with previous roles at Hotel Information Systems, WordStar International, and Ashton-Tate.
  • D'Augustine has 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with notable positions at SMOS Corp., AMCC, and Inmos Corp.
  • Brooktree designs and markets proprietary high-performance digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits for computer graphics, multimedia, and communications applications.
  • The company employs over 580 people worldwide and generated revenues of $109 million in fiscal 1994.

Statistics:

  • 20 years: A.C. D'Augustine's length of experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • 580+: Number of employees working at Brooktree Corp. worldwide.
  • $109 million: Revenues generated by Brooktree Corp. in fiscal 1994.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, November 1, 1994.
  • Brooktree Corp. press release, November 1, 1994.

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