Mark Adams
Chief Executive Officer at SMART GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 30 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Founder of Whistle Sports, Inc., Mark W. Adams presently is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at SMART Global Holdings, Inc. He is also on the board of Cadence Design Systems, Inc., Seagate Technology Plc, Seagate Technology LLC and Whistle Sports, Inc. In the past Mr. Adams held the position of President & Chief Executive Officer for Coresma, Inc., President of Micron Technology, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer for Lexar Media, Inc. (a subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc.), Chief Executive Officer & Director at Lumileds Holding BV and Vice President-Sales & Marketing at Creative Labs, Inc. Mr. Adams received an undergraduate degree from Boston College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-10 | 925,109 ( 1.78% ) | 24 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-03-03 | 12,080 ( 0.00% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2022-10-19 | 20,155 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Mark Adams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-02-09 |
| SMART GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-08-30 |
Whistle Sports, Inc.
 Whistle Sports, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Whistle Sports, Inc. operates a sports entertainment platform for the next generation of fans and athletes. It offers curriculum-driven content that focuses on fitness and nutrition, maths and science, and teamwork. The firm also operates an online portal for news, games, contests, polls and a customizable locker where kids display online achievements. The company was founded by Kit Laybourne, Jeff Urban and John J. West Jr. in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 2013-12-31 |
Former positions of Mark Adams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2022-10-23 |
| Lumileds, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-02-28 |
Lumileds Holding BV
 Lumileds Holding BV Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Bright Bidco BV, Lumileds Holding BV is a leader in OEM and aftermarket automotive lighting and accessories, camera flash for mobile devices, microLED, and light sources for general illumination, horticulture, and human-centric lighting. The private company is based in Schiphol, Netherlands. Lumileds has approximately 7,000 employees operating in over 30 countries and partnering with customers to deliver innovative solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being to automotive, mobile, IoT, and illumination companies. Steve Barlow has been the CEO of the Dutch company since 2003. | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-01-31 |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | President | 2016-01-31 |
| Aptina, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2014-07-31 |
Training of Mark Adams
| Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. | Technology Services |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| SMART GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Lexar Media, Inc.
 Lexar Media, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Lexar Media, Inc. designs, develops and markets digital film and connectivity products. It is a marketing firm of digital media and other flash based storage products for consumer markets that utilize digital media for the capture and retrieval of digital content. The firm also offers a line of digital music players and portable data storage devices as well as various connectivity products that link its media products to personal computers and other electronic host devices. The company was founded in 1996 by Paul Wenz, Mike Liccardo, John Reimer and Petro Estakhri and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Whistle Sports, Inc.
Whistle Sports, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Whistle Sports, Inc. operates a sports entertainment platform for the next generation of fans and athletes. It offers curriculum-driven content that focuses on fitness and nutrition, maths and science, and teamwork. The firm also operates an online portal for news, games, contests, polls and a customizable locker where kids display online achievements. The company was founded by Kit Laybourne, Jeff Urban and John J. West Jr. in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Creative Labs, Inc.
 Creative Labs, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Creative Labs, Inc. manufactures CD-ROM drives, modems, sound cards, and various other computer components. It specializes in sound blaster sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution. The company was founded by Wong Hoo Sim in 1988 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| Coresma, Inc. | |
Lumileds Holding BV
Lumileds Holding BV Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Bright Bidco BV, Lumileds Holding BV is a leader in OEM and aftermarket automotive lighting and accessories, camera flash for mobile devices, microLED, and light sources for general illumination, horticulture, and human-centric lighting. The private company is based in Schiphol, Netherlands. Lumileds has approximately 7,000 employees operating in over 30 countries and partnering with customers to deliver innovative solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being to automotive, mobile, IoT, and illumination companies. Steve Barlow has been the CEO of the Dutch company since 2003. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Aptina, Inc. | Consumer Durables |
| Lumileds, Inc. |
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