Michael E. Hurlston

With over 25 years of business and technology leadership experience, Mr. Hurlston currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Synaptics Incorporated, a worldwide pioneer and leader in human interface hardware and software. Before joining Synaptics, he was chief executive officer of Finisar Corporation, a manufacturer of optical communication components and subsystems. He also served as executive vice president, worldwide sales and in a variety of management roles over the course of his nearly 20-year career with Broadcom. Mr. Hurlston currently serves as a board member for Synaptics and Ubiquiti Inc., a position he has held since 2016. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Enginering and his MBA from the University of California, Davis.