Technology >> CEO Interviews >> July 29, 1999

Dwight Decker – Conexant Systems Inc (cnxt)

Dwight Decker is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Conexant Systems Inc. Dr. Decker joined Rockwell in 1989 as director of data modem products engineering. After serving in a number of increasingly responsible management positions, he served as vice president/general manager, Digital Communications Division of Rockwell's Telecommunications Division from January 1993 to June 1995. He served as president, telecommunications of Rockwell from June 1995 to October 1995; president Rockwell Semiconductor Systems from October 1995 to March 1997; senior vice president of Rockwell and president, Rockwell Semiconductor Systems and Electronic Commerce from March 1997 to July 1998; and senior vice president of Rockwell and president, Rockwell Semiconductor Systems since July 1998. He became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Conexant after its spinoff from Rockwell Corp. in December 1998. Decker received his bachelor's of science in mathematics and physics from McGill University and his doctorate in applied mathematics from the California Institute of Technology. Profile
TWST: Let's start out by you giving us a brief overview of Conexant

Systems, Inc.the company's history, products, services, customers, those

kinds of things, please.

Mr. Decker: Conexant