6 March 2013

M/A-COM adds semiconductor finance expert to board

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc of Lowell, MA, USA (which makes analog semiconductors, components and subassemblies for RF, microwave and millimeter-wave applications) says that Mark Edelstone will join its board of directors as an independent director.

Edelstone has 23 years of experience in evaluating and providing strategic and financial advice to publicly traded semiconductor companies. He will also serve on M/A-COM’s Audit Committee and as chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

“Mark’s deep insight into the semiconductor industry will strengthen our board of directors’ ability to identify and evaluate the merits and risks of strategic and financial opportunities,” says president & CEO John Croteau. “Additionally, Mark’s experience in the financial industry will assist the board’s oversight of our financial reporting, treasury functions and internal financial controls.”

Edelstone is a managing director at Morgan Stanley. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and holds an MBA in Finance (with a concentration in Investments) from Golden Gate University. In addition, Edelstone holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Market Technician designations.

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