Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Announces Executive Changes
July 26, 2021 at 04:05 pm EDT
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that its Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan will transition to the role of executive chairman on December 15, 2021, with President Anirudh Devgan assuming the role of president and CEO at that time. Devgan is joining the Cadence Board of Directors effective August 2, 2021. Chairman of the Board John Shoven has been appointed lead independent director, effective December 15, 2021. Tan and Devgan will continue their close partnership, which has delivered strong growth and consistent business results over the past four years.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is No. 1 worldwide in developing and marketing design software for integrated circuits and electronic systems. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- sale of licenses (93.8%): design software, integrated circuit verification, simulation, and performance control systems, etc. In addition, the group offers maintenance services;
- services (6.2%): consulting, training, system design and development, technical assistance, etc.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (41.4%), Americas (1.6%), China (16.6%), Japan (5.6%), Asia (18.8%) and Europe/Middle East/Africa (16 %).
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