Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 3, 2002

Peter Groth – Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc (fcs)

PETER GROTH is Senior Director of Investor Relations of Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. Mr. Groth has more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Prior to his current position in investor relations, he held a series of marketing management positions for Fairchild Semiconductor and National Semiconductor from 1986 to 1999, with responsibilities for tactical, product and strategic marketing, strategic planning, and market analysis. He began his career at Texas Instruments as an integrated circuit design engineer in 1982 and subsequently held various engineering management positions until he joined Fairchild in 1986. Mr. Groth holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, and an MS in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University. Profile
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