Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 3, 2003
MARK R. TEMPLETON has served as President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director of Artisan Components, Inc., since April
1991 when he co-founded the company. In addition, Mr. Templeton
has served as a member of Artisan's Board of Directors since
April 1991. From April 1990 to March 1991, Mr. Templeton was
Director of the Custom IC Design Group at Mentor Graphics, an EDA
company. From October 1984 to March 1990, he held various
positions with Silicon Compilers Systems Corporation, an EDA
company, with the last position being Director of the Custom IC
Design Group. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of ArtisanComponents and a picture of the company now?
Mr. Templeton: Artisan Components was started a little over 10
years ago, and our