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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
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Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For July 13, 2006
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 5-59311
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DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR PLC
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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Neue Strasse 95
D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern, Germany
(Address of principal executive office)
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Dialog Expands Board Of Directors
KIRCHHEIM, Germany & TECK, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13,
2006--Dialog Semiconductor Plc (FWB: DLG)(Nasdaq: DLGS), a leading
provider of power management semiconductor solutions, announces that
former Vodafone UK chief technology officer Chris Burke and O2
Capability and Innovation Director, Russ Shaw, are joining the
company's Board of Directors. Peter Tan, President & Managing Director
of Flextronics Asia, also joins the Board with immediate effect.
These appointments are in line with the re-positioning of the
company expanding its global reach and moving closer to its strategic
target markets.
Jalal Bagherli, Dialog CEO, commented: "I am pleased to welcome
these new Board members to Dialog. As our shareholders know, we are
undertaking a number of strategic changes to our business to align it
for the significant growth opportunities we see in our markets. Chris
has a successful track record of developing and implementing technical
and operational solutions in telecoms and related technology
industries. Russ's marketing driven approach and track record of
innovation in both financial services and mobile communications are a
powerful combination. Peter's manufacturing and technology expertise
combined with his extensive knowledge of the Asian markets will be
invaluable to Dialog."
Chris Burke served as CTO and CIO for Vodafone Limited until the
end of 2004. Previously, he was CTO and CIO at Energis. He is a highly
experienced director currently holding appointments at Oz, a Vantage
Point portfolio company, and Tatara Systems in Boston. He has provided
strategic advice to technology companies since 1982, including high
growth technology start ups March Networks and Ubiquity Software, as
well as sitting on the technical advisory board of Hewlett Packard.
Chris brings with him industry wide contacts and knowledge.
Russ Shaw recently took up his current executive role, Capability
and Innovation Director within O2, to focus on creating a competitive
advantage for the business around new products, broadband, online,
future CRM, content and convergence. He has been Marketing Director at
O2 since 2005, establishing a strong brand and product road map
leading to significant customer growth. He has over twenty years
senior marketing and brand management experience in the telecoms and
financial services arena and brings with him a depth of knowledge
having previously held senior level positions with Mobileway and NTL
Group as well as American Express and Charles Schwab.
Peter Tan has held senior management roles across a broad range of
technology companies, including Apple Computer, Molex and Flextronics,
where he currently serves as President & Managing Director for Asia.
Peter has over thirty years experience of operating in the Far East
where he has built up a strong base and expertise with world class
manufacturing and technology companies.
Jan Tufvesson and Mike Risman will stand down from the Board of
Directors. Non Executive Director Gregorio Reyes will succeed Jan as
Non Executive Chairman.
Gregorio Reyes joined the Dialog Board in December 2003, and has
current board positions with other high technology companies including
Seagate Technology and LSI Logic Corporation. A veteran of the
semiconductor industry, he brings a wealth of experience from previous
executive positions at National Semiconductor, Motorola, and Fairchild
Semiconductor. He is also a past President and CEO of National
Micronetics, Chairman and CEO of American Semiconductor Equipment
Technologies, and of Sunward Technologies.
Jan Tufvesson has been Chairman of the Board since the period
leading up to Dialog's IPO on the Neuer Markt in 1999. Jan was
appointed to the Board of the Company's predecessor holding company in
1990 as the representative of Ericsson and since his retirement from
Ericsson has served as an independent board member. The Board wishes
to thank Jan for his many years of loyal and valuable service and to
wish him a long and happy retirement.
Mike Risman joined the Board in 1999 following Apax's financing of
the business and prior to its Neuer Markt listing. Until recently,
Mike was a Global Equity Partner of Apax Partners with responsibility
for their European IT activities. He was a member of Apax's Approval
Committee and its UK Operating Committee. He is leaving the Board to
focus on the establishment of Vitruvian Partners LLP, a new private
equity firm. The Board has very much valued his active input over this
period and wishes to thank him for his contribution and to wish him
every success in his future career.
Information about Dialog Semiconductor
Dialog Semiconductor develops and supplies power management, audio
and display driver technology, targeting the wireless, automotive and
industrial markets. The company's expertise in mixed signal design,
with products manufactured entirely in CMOS technology, enhances the
performance and features of wireless, hand-held and portable
electronic products. Its technology is also used in intelligent
control circuits in automotive and industrial applications. Dialog
Semiconductor Plc is headquartered near Stuttgart, Germany with
operating facilities in the UK, the USA, Austria, Japan and Taiwan.
The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) and NASDAQ (DLGS)
stock exchanges.
Contact
Dialog Semiconductor
Neue Strasse 95, D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck - Nabern, Germany
Telephone +49-7021-805-412
Fax +49-7021-805-200
E-mail dialog@fd.com
Internet www.dialog-semiconductor.com
James Melville-Ross
Financial Dynamics
Telephone +44 207 831 3113
Language: English
Issuer: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
Neue Strasse 95
73230 Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern Deutschland
Phone: +49 7021 805-0
Fax: +49 7021 805-100
E-mail: martin.kloeble@diasemi.com
WWW: www.diasemi.com
ISIN: GB0059822006
WKN: 927200
Indices: MIDCAP, PRIMEALL, TECHALLSHARE
Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin-Bremen, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart,
Munchen, Hamburg; Foreign Exchange(s) Nasdaq
CONTACT: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
Birgit Hummel, +49 7021-805 412
birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR PLC
Date July 13, 2006 By:/s/ Jalal Bagherli
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Dr. Jalal Bagherli
Executive Director and CEO