Technology >> CEO Interviews >> October 26, 1998
PATRICK J. BROCKETT is President and Chief Executive Officer of
Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. He is a seasoned executive with 35
years' experience in the global semiconductor industry. He has
held senior positions in international sales, marketing, and
management. Mr. Brockett was named President and CEO of the
company in March 2001, and brings the top-level experience needed
to move the company forward in the communications IC and ultra
low-power medical markets. Mr. Brockett joined the company after
a distinguished 22-year career at National Semiconductor. Most
recently he was Executive Vice President and General Manager of
the Analog and Wireless Group. Prior to this role, he was
National's Executive Vice President of worldwide sales and
marketing. Before joining National in 1979, he spent 12 years in
global sales and marketing with Texas Instruments in Europe. Mr.
Brockett is a member of Zarlink's Board of Directors. He speaks
frequently at industry forums, including Dataquest and InStat
semiconductor industry conferences. He is a member of the British
Institute of Managers, the British Institute of Marketing, and
the British Institute of Company Directors. Profile
Semiconductor does so that we have a little background?
Mr. Brockett: Historically the core differentiator for National
