Keith Strickland

Keith Strickland is an experienced executive in the semiconductor industry, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Plessey Semiconductors Ltd since May 2009. Prior to this role, Keith held the position of Technology Director at MHS Electronics from 2008 to 2009, focusing on EDA and process development. Between 2000 and 2008, Keith was the Technology Manager at Zarlink Semiconductor, responsible for EDA and IC process development. Keith began their career at Mitel from 1995 to 1999 as Design Services Manager. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Low Temperature Solid State Physics (Lancaster University, 1989-1992), an MSc in Semiconductor Devices (Lancaster University, 1987-1988), and a BSc (Hons) in Physics and Electronics (Lancaster University, 1985-1986).