Christine King, Board’s Director, QLogic

QLogic Corp. announced that Christine King has been appointed to its board of directors, increasing the number of directors to eight.

 King has executive experience leading and working with technology companies. Her previous roles include serving as the CEO and president of Standard Microsystems Corporation and AMI Semiconductor, Inc., and over 23 years at IBM in various management and executive positions, including her last assignment as VP of semiconductor solutions. In addition, she has board experience having previously served on the boards of several technology companies, including Atheros Communications, Inc. and Analog Devices, Inc., and currently serves as a director of Idaho Power company.

"I am very pleased to welcome Christine to the QLogic board of directors," said H.K. Desai, COB and executive chairman, QLogic. "Christine has extensive senior management and operational experience with a number of technology companies and an in-depth knowledge of the semiconductor industry. I am confident that she will be a valuable contributor to QLogic."