Christopher Seams
Chairman at ONTO INNOVATION INC.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Christopher A.
Seams is currently the Chairman at Onto Innovation, Inc. and an Independent Director at Xperi, Inc. He is also a Senior Member at The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. and a Member at both the National Association of Corporate Directors and The American College of Corporate Directors.
In the past, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at Deca Technologies, Inc. and was an Independent Director at Nanometrics, Inc., Tessera Technologies LLC, and Xperi Corp.
He was also a Director at SunPower Corp.
and Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network.
Additionally, he served as the Executive Vice President-Sales & Marketing at Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
Mr. Seams received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in 1984 and his graduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1988.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ONTO INNOVATION, INC.
0.07% | 2023-05-08 | 34,829 ( 0.07% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
ADEIA INC.
0.08% | 2023-03-26 | 83,543 ( 0.08% ) | 912 290 $ | 2024-03-30 |
XPERI INC
0.12% | 2023-04-26 | 53,395 ( 0.12% ) | 643 944 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Christopher Seams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ONTO INNOVATION INC. | Chairman | 2015-07-31 |
| XPERI INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-09-30 |
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
 The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| The American College of Corporate Directors | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Christopher Seams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ADEIA INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Tessera Technologies LLC
 Tessera Technologies LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Tessera Technologies, Inc. develops and licenses innovative semiconductor, interconnect and imaging technologies. The company offers mobile computing and communications, memory and data storage and 3-D Integrated Circuit technologies. Tessera Technologies was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-11-30 |
| CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2013-04-30 |
Deca Technologies, Inc.
 Deca Technologies, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Infineon Technologies AG, Deca Technologies, Inc. is a private company that transforms the way the world builds advanced electronic devices. The company is based in Tempe, AZ. Deca's 10x thinking has brought to life exciting breakthroughs for leading mobile semiconductor companies including M-Series™ FX fan-out and adaptive patterning™. The company's technologies are emerging new standards, providing key foundational building blocks for the future of the semiconductor industry. Deca's world-class investors include Infineon, Qualcomm, ASE, Nepes, and SunPower, all respected industry leaders that provide Deca with strength and visibility for continuing innovation. The company was founded by Sam Geha. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-07-31 |
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Training of Christopher Seams
| Texas A&M University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| SUNPOWER CORPORATION | Industrial Services |
| ONTO INNOVATION INC. | Electronic Technology |
| XPERI INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
 Cypress Semiconductor Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Cypress Semiconductor Corp. engages in designing, development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of high-performance solutions for embedded systems, from automotive, industrial and networking platforms to highly interactive consumer devices. Its programmable systems-on-chip, general-purpose microcontrollers, analog ICs, wireless and USB-C based connectivity solutions and memories help engineers design differentiated products. The firm operates through the following segments: The Microcontroller and Connectivity Division (MCD), and the Memory Products Division (MPD). The company was founded by Thurman John Rodgers in December 1982 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Nanometrics, Inc.
 Nanometrics, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Nanometrics, Inc. engages in the production of process control metrology and inspection systems used in the fabrication of semiconductors and other solid-state devices. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: South Korea; China; Singapore; United States; Taiwan; Japan; and Others. Its products and solutions include semiconductor; data storage; advanced packaging; HB-LED; solar photovoltaic; and product upgrades. The company was founded by Vincent J. Coates in 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Tessera Technologies LLC
Tessera Technologies LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Tessera Technologies, Inc. develops and licenses innovative semiconductor, interconnect and imaging technologies. The company offers mobile computing and communications, memory and data storage and 3-D Integrated Circuit technologies. Tessera Technologies was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
National Association of Corporate Directors
National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason. | Commercial Services |
Deca Technologies, Inc.
Deca Technologies, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Infineon Technologies AG, Deca Technologies, Inc. is a private company that transforms the way the world builds advanced electronic devices. The company is based in Tempe, AZ. Deca's 10x thinking has brought to life exciting breakthroughs for leading mobile semiconductor companies including M-Series™ FX fan-out and adaptive patterning™. The company's technologies are emerging new standards, providing key foundational building blocks for the future of the semiconductor industry. Deca's world-class investors include Infineon, Qualcomm, ASE, Nepes, and SunPower, all respected industry leaders that provide Deca with strength and visibility for continuing innovation. The company was founded by Sam Geha. | Producer Manufacturing |
| The American College of Corporate Directors | |
| Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network | |
Xperi Corp.
 Xperi Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Xperi Corp. engages in creating, developing and licensing audio, imaging, semiconductor packaging and interconnect technologies. It operates through the following two segments: Product Licensing and Semiconductor & IP Licensing. The Product Licensing segment comprises of audio and imaging businesses, which licenses through the DTS, FotoNation, HD Radio, and IMAX Enhanced brands. The Semiconductor & IP Licensing segment licenses semiconductor packaging and interconnects technologies and associated intellectual property. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Xperi Holding Corp.
 Xperi Holding Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Xperi Holding Corp. engages in creating, developing and licensing audio, imaging, semiconductor packaging and interconnect technologies. Its brands include DTS, HD Radio, IMAX Enhanced, Invensas, TiVo, and Perceive. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
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