International Rectifier names Oleg Khaykin President and Chief Executive Officer
(Business News, 28 Feb 2008 )
International Rectifier (IR) announced the election, effective 1 March, 2008, of Oleg Khaykin as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Donald Dancer, who has served as acting Chief Executive Officer since 30 August, 2007. Mr. Dancer will be actively involved in ensuring a smooth transition and will remain with the Company supporting Mr. Khaykin in his new role.
Mr. Khaykin, 43, brings to International Rectifier extensive global experience in the semiconductor industry, having served most recently as the Chief Operating Officer of Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, with twelve high-volume manufacturing facilities located in Korea, the Philippines, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore and 22,000 employees worldwide. At Amkor, he was responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing, R&D and manufacturing operations, including accountability for the development and implementation of corporate and business strategy, business development, strategic partnerships and IP management.
