ST-Ericsson snags former Intel, TI wireless exec to head strategic planning

Prior to joining ST-Ericsson, Edgar Auslander was director of Intel's ultra mobility group and was one of the founders of TI's wireless business unit.

By Suzanne Deffree, Managing Editor, News -- Electronic News, 11/4/2009

Edgar Auslander has joined ST-Ericsson, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in wireless communications and semiconductors developed at companies including Intel and Texas Instruments.

Announced this morning by ST-Ericsson, Auslander has been appointed senior VP, head of strategic planning.

Prior to joining ST-Ericsson, Auslander was director of Intel's ultra mobility group, responsible for the integration and support of wireless platforms for mobile Internet devices and strategic alliances.

Auslander's résumé additionally boasts time he spent as one of the founders of TI's wireless business unit where he also served as its general manager, worldwide strategy and corporate development.

"Edgar's impressive credentials will be key in helping us devise the best strategies that will contribute to our continued innovation and business leadership," said Gilles Delfassy, president and CEO of ST-Ericsson, in a statement. "I'm confident that ST-Ericsson will benefit from his business savvy and deep industry knowledge, while we are shaping the long-term success of the company."

Delfassy, himself, is a new to ST-Ericsson, the joint wireless venture of STMicroelectronics and Ericsson. After retiring from TI in 2007 where he capped off 28 years with the company and becoming chairman of broadband wireless and wireline semiconductor company Anadigics in 2008, Delfassy became president and CEO of ST-Ericsson on just two days ago. 
 
In addition to his work at Intel and TI, Auslander further has experience as a VP at a venture capital firm in California, and has helped to launch a Silicon Valley start-up, as well as serving as an advisor to several start-ups.
 
Co-author of "The Applications of Programmable DSPs in Mobile Communications" (Wiley), Auslander holds an MBA from Columbia University and a Master of Electrical Engineering from Cornell University. He is also a senior member of the IEEE.