William Watkins
Chairman at AVAYA HOLDINGS CORP.
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
William D.
Watkins currently works at Nextracker, Inc., as Chairman, Avaya Holdings Corp., as Chairman from 2017, Flex Ltd., as Independent Director from 2009, Vertical Circuits, Inc., as Director from 2009, Flextronics International Ltd., as Director, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, as Member, Calumet Venture Management LLC, as Advisor, and Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse, as Co-Owner.
Mr. Watkins also formerly worked at Seagate Technology Unlimited Co., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2004 to 2009, Imergy Power Systems, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2015 to 2016, Bridgelux, Inc., as Chairman in 2013, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, as Chairman, Bright Machines, Inc., as Chairman from 2019 to 2020, Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., as Independent Director from 2008 to 2021, SunEdison, Inc., as Non-Executive Director from 2002 to 2004, iolon, Inc., as Director, The United Negro College Fund, Inc., as Director, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc., as Director, Switch Bulb Co., Inc., as Director, Conner Peripherals, Inc., as President-Heads & Media Manufacturing Operations from 1993 to 2008, VantagePoint Management, Inc., as Senior Advisor, and Domain Technology, Inc., as Vice President-Operations.
Mr. Watkins received his undergraduate degree in 1976 from The University of Texas at Austin.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FLEX LTD.
0.02% | 2023-09-28 | 101,421 ( 0.02% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
NEXTRACKER INC. CLASS A
0.02% | 2024-01-01 | 27,161 ( 0.02% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
William Watkins active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FLEX LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2009-04-15 |
| AVAYA HOLDINGS CORP. | Chairman | 2017-12-14 |
| NEXTRACKER INC. | Chairman | - |
Calumet Venture Management LLC
 Calumet Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Calumet Venture Management LLC (Calumet Venture Management) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2008 by Judy M. Owen and Tim A. Williams. The firm is headquartered in Wisconsin, Madison. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-07-31 |
Flextronics International Ltd.
 Flextronics International Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of Flex Ltd., Flextronics International Ltd. is a supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider that helps businesses design and build data center storage and computing solutions for optimal performance and scalability. The private company is based in San Jose, CA. Flex also offers communications solutions to help businesses innovate, grow, and lead in the emerging 5G environment. With a unique set of design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions and services, Flextronics International optimizes and streamlines products across their lifecycle to make the world a better place. | Director/Board Member | - |
Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse
 Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Aquilini Investment Group, Inc., Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse operates as a box lacrosse sports team. The private company is based in Langley, Canada. Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse was acquired by Canucks Sports & Entertainment Corp. on June 18, 2018. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
 American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Vertical Circuits, Inc.
 Vertical Circuits, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Vertical Circuits Inc. is a global supplier of advanced die level vertical interconnect packaging technology, products, services and intellectual property for the manufacture of low-cost, ultra high-speed/high-density semiconductor components. They develop cost effective advanced interconnect technology for high density and high performance applications. Its patented ViP™ (vertical interconnect pillar) process bridges the gap between current wire bond based product solutions and tomorrow's through silicon via technology. They enable packaging solutions for Memory and Mixed Die applications including a broad range of server, networking & handheld portable consumer electronics systems products. | Director/Board Member | 2009-03-09 |
Former positions of William Watkins
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| MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-08-25 |
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Training of William Watkins
| The University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| FLEX LTD. | Electronic Technology |
| NEXTRACKER INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 20 |
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| Conner Peripherals, Inc. | Electronic Technology |
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
 Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of linear and mixed-signal integrated circuits. Its products include integrated power circuits, amplifiers, data converters, analog filters, transceivers, expanders, level translators, broadband switches, powerline communications, microcontrollers, data loggers, solar energy, and automotive. The company was founded by Jack F. Gifford in 1983 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
SunEdison, Inc.
 SunEdison, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities SunEdison, Inc. engages in the provision of renewable-energy services. The company was founded on August 6, 1959 and is headquartered in Maryland Beltsville, MD. | Utilities |
Seagate Technology Unlimited Co.
 Seagate Technology Unlimited Co. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Seagate Technology Plc engages in the development, production, and distribution of data storage products and electronic data storage solutions. Its products include hard disk drives, solid state hybrid drives, solid state drives, peripheral component interconnect express cards, serial advanced technology attachment controllers, storage subsystems and computing solutions. The firm offers its products under the Backup Plus and Expansion product lines, and Maxtor and LaCie brands. The company was founded by Finis Conner, Syed Iftikar, Doug Mahon, David Thomas Mitchell, and Alan F. Shugart in 1978 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Retail Trade |
Vertical Circuits, Inc.
Vertical Circuits, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Vertical Circuits Inc. is a global supplier of advanced die level vertical interconnect packaging technology, products, services and intellectual property for the manufacture of low-cost, ultra high-speed/high-density semiconductor components. They develop cost effective advanced interconnect technology for high density and high performance applications. Its patented ViP™ (vertical interconnect pillar) process bridges the gap between current wire bond based product solutions and tomorrow's through silicon via technology. They enable packaging solutions for Memory and Mixed Die applications including a broad range of server, networking & handheld portable consumer electronics systems products. | Electronic Technology |
Imergy Power Systems, Inc.
 Imergy Power Systems, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Imergy Power Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures electrochemical energy storage systems. Its products include ESP5, ESP30 and ESP250. The company was founded in 2005 by Saroj Sahu and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Bridgelux, Inc.
 Bridgelux, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Bridgelux, Inc. develops and manufactures solid-state lighting and light-emitting diode components for use in diverse exterior and interior lighting applications. Its products include LED sub-systems are integrated products that deliver world class performance and leading cost while additionally reducing time to market, and LED chips, provides light emitting diode solutions. The firm serves the retail and hospitality, warehouse, exterior, industrial and eco system partners. Bridgelux was founded by Heng Liu in 2002 and is headquartered in Livermore, CA. | Electronic Technology |
VantagePoint Management, Inc.
 VantagePoint Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance VantagePoint Management, Inc. (VantagePoint) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Alan Edward Salzman, James D. Marver. The firm is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with additional office in Beijing, China. | Finance |
iolon, Inc.
 iolon, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing iolon, Inc. used to design and manufacture optical components including widely tunable lasers & filters. It used to provide high performance tunable devices for single mode fiber optic networks. It was specialized in optical components used in telecommunications network equipment. The company's Apollo tunable laser module was designed to boost performance in dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transmission equipment. It also used to make other components, including tunable filters, receivers, optical switches & polarization controllers and spectrum monitors. The company was founded in 2000 and was headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Domain Technology, Inc.
 Domain Technology, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Domain Technology, Inc. manufactures electronic component and accessories. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Technology Services |
The United Negro College Fund, Inc.
 The United Negro College Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Negro College Fund, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides financial support for higher education. It offers scholarship assistance for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The organization was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.
 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc. operates as the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The firm provides treatment for , lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. It identifies and funds the most promising blood cancer research projects and forges partnerships with academic institutions, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of new therapies. The company is headquartered in Rye Brook, NY. | Commercial Services |
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
 Silicon Valley Leadership Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Silicon Valley Leadership Group operates as an advocacy organization to influence public policy relating to the valley. The non-profit company is based in San Jose, CA. | Commercial Services |
Avaya Holdings Corp.
 Avaya Holdings Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Avaya Holdings Corp. engages in the provision of digital communication products, solutions, and services for businesses. It operates through the Products and Solutions, and Services segments. The Products and Solutions segment is involved in unified communication and collaboration, and contact center software platforms, applications, and devices. The Services segment refers to solution upgrades and provides new technology through its Avaya OneCloud subscription offerings. The company was founded on June 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Technology Services |
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Commercial Services |
Switch Bulb Co., Inc.
 Switch Bulb Co., Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Switch Bulb Co., Inc. designed LED lighting solutions for consumers and businesses. It offered LED lamps, including LED replacement bulbs, as well as warm white and neutral white incandescent replacement bulbs. The company was headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Calumet Venture Management LLC
Calumet Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Calumet Venture Management LLC (Calumet Venture Management) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2008 by Judy M. Owen and Tim A. Williams. The firm is headquartered in Wisconsin, Madison. | Finance |
Flextronics International Ltd.
Flextronics International Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of Flex Ltd., Flextronics International Ltd. is a supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider that helps businesses design and build data center storage and computing solutions for optimal performance and scalability. The private company is based in San Jose, CA. Flex also offers communications solutions to help businesses innovate, grow, and lead in the emerging 5G environment. With a unique set of design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions and services, Flextronics International optimizes and streamlines products across their lifecycle to make the world a better place. | Electronic Technology |
Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse
Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Aquilini Investment Group, Inc., Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse operates as a box lacrosse sports team. The private company is based in Langley, Canada. Vancouver Stealth Professional Box Lacrosse was acquired by Canucks Sports & Entertainment Corp. on June 18, 2018. | Consumer Services |
Bright Machines, Inc.
 Bright Machines, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bright Machines, Inc. develops software for manufacturing industries. It offers cutting edge technology, computer vision, cloud and edge computing, robotics, and machine learning that enables operations more competitive and customer focused. The company was founded by Amarpreet Hanspal in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
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