Exhibit 99.2
Rich Beyer to be Appointed as Chairman and CEO of Freescale
Former Intersil CEO brings proven track record for growth
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2008 – Freescale Semiconductor, a privately held, global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors, today named Rich Beyer chairman and CEO of the company, effective March 2008. Mr. Beyer comes to Freescale from Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog semiconductors, where he was CEO and a member of its board of directors. He will be based in Austin, TX.
Mr. Beyer succeeds Michel Mayer, who will continue to serve as chairman of the board and CEO until the transition is effective in March 2008.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Rich to Freescale,” said Daniel F. Akerson, director of Freescale Semiconductor and managing director of The Carlyle Group. “He is uniquely qualified to build upon Freescale’s success and drive the long-term execution of our strategic plan. He is a strong leader with a proven track record in delivering above-market revenue growth and profitability, and Intersil’s track record with Rich at the helm has been remarkable. With Freescale’s unparalleled technology base, superb management team, strong customer relationships and substantial financial resources, Rich is well equipped to drive significant organic and acquisitive growth while continuing to improve profitability at Freescale.”
“This is a tremendous opportunity to lead a world-class company and its talented team of professionals through the next stage of growth,” said Mr. Beyer. “The breadth and depth of Freescale’s technology, its market leadership positions and the strength of its global customer base provide an exceptional foundation for the company’s future success. I look forward to working with the entire Freescale team to build on the long-standing culture of innovation and to solidify our position as a pre-eminent designer and manufacturer of semiconductor solutions.”
Rich Beyer Biography
Mr. Beyer joined Intersil in 2002 when it acquired Elantec Semiconductor, Inc., where Mr. Beyer was President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Since Mr. Beyer was named CEO of Intersil in 2002 the company has outgrown its peer group by a wide margin and has substantially increased profitability.
Prior to joining Elantec, Mr. Beyer served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director of VLSI Technology, Inc. from 1996 to 1998. Prior to his term at VLSI, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of National Semiconductor Corporation from 1995 to 1996 and President of National Semiconductor’s Communications and Computing Group from 1993 to 1995. Before joining National, Beyer served in a number of senior management positions in the telecommunications and computer industries.
Mr. Beyer serves as Director of Credence Systems Corporation and Xceive Corporation, and is also on the Board of Directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association.
Mr. Beyer served three years as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He earned a BS degree and an MS degree in Russian from Georgetown University, and an MBA degree in marketing and international business from Columbia University.
Contacts:
Freescale Media Relations
Robert Hatley
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Freescale Investor Relations
Mitch Haws
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The Carlyle Group (member of the ownership consortium)
Chris Ullman
(202) 729-5399
About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale is one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies with 2007 sales of $5.7 billion (USD).www.freescale.com
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