SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GigOptix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GIG), a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and optical communications components, today announced the appointment of Lake Qin to the role of Director of Sales, China. Mr. Qin, who will be based in Shenzhen, will be responsible for increasing sales revenue in China for all GigOptix product lines.
“I am pleased to welcome Lake to the GigOptix team,” said Dr. Raluca Dinu, General Manager and Vice President of the Optics and RF Product Line at GigOptix. “Lake brings nearly 15 years of communications experience to GigOptix. Lake is responsible for driving revenue growth in China and will strengthen customer relationships in the region. Lake is supported by our regional applications team and distributors.”
Prior to joining GigOptix, Mr. Qin held a sales account manager role at Semtech Corporation in Shenzhen. Mr. Qin joined Semtech Corporation through the Gennum Corporation acquisition where he addressed sales in China. In addition, Mr. Qin previously held a sales manager role at Lestina International. Mr. Qin begins his role at GigOptix immediately.
About GigOptix, Inc.
GigOptix is a leading fabless supplier of semiconductor and optical components that enable high speed information streaming that address emerging high growth opportunities in the communications, industrial, defense and avionics industries. The Company offers a broad portfolio of high performance MMIC solutions that enable next generation wireless microwave systems up to 90GHz and drivers, TIAs and TFPSTM optical modulators for 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps fiber-optic telecommunications and data-communications networks. GigOptix also offers a wide range of digital and mixed-signal ASIC solutions and enables product lifetime extension through its GigOptix Sunset Rescue Program.
