Synopsys, Inc., is the leading company by sales, in the Electronic Design Automation industry. Synopsys' first and best-known product is Design Compiler, a logic-synthesis tool. 

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Shelagh Glaser serves as Synopsys’ chief financial officer and is responsible for Finance and other business operations. She brings an outstanding track record of financial and operational experience in both the software and semiconductor industries, including scaling large businesses while continually driving profitability.

Prior to joining Synopsys, Glaser was chief financial officer/chief operating officer of Zendesk, a software-as-a-service CRM company that was acquired by a consortium led by Hellman & Friedman and Permira in 2022.

Before Zendesk, she grew her career at Intel over 29 years, most recently as corporate vice president and CFO of Intel’s two largest business units, the Data Platform and Client Computing Groups.

Glaser holds a BA in economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. She serves on the board of PubMatic, a leader in digital advertising supply chain.

Shelagh Glaser

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Anna Ristova

Ravi Subramanian is the GM of the Systems Design Group and a member of the Corporate Executive Staff at Synopsys. In this role, he is responsible for the business unit, developing comprehensive system, IC, and software verification and validation solutions for systems and semiconductor companies across key vertical markets.

Subramanian offers more than 25 years of experience in semiconductor design, wireless communications, and electronic design industries as a business leader, technologist, and entrepreneur. Before joining Synopsys in August 2022, he was Senior VP & GM of IC Verification at Siemens EDA, responsible for IC verification products and solutions spanning analog-mixed signal (AMS)/radio frequency (RF)/digital verification, emulation and prototyping, virtual SoC platforms, and electronic digital twins. He began his career at AT&T Bell Laboratories, where he won the AT&T Leadership Award for his work on the world’s first merchant Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) chipset. After five years at Bell Labs, Subramanian then founded and led two successful Silicon Valley startups: MorphICs Technologies (a 3G fabless semiconductor company acquired by Infineon) and Berkeley Design Automation (an analog/RF EDA company acquired by Mentor – now Siemens EDA). BDA was recognized for multiple years in a row as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America by revenue growth.

Subramanian holds a Ph.D. degree in EECS from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a recipient of the prestigious UC Regent's Fellowship. He received his B.Sc. degree in EE (with honors) from the California Institute of Technology.

Ravi Subramanian

Shankar Krishnamoorthy is the general manager (GM) of the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Group. He is responsible for the EDA software line of business across design, verification, signoff, test, silicon lifecycle management (SLM), TCAD, and manufacturing domains for digital, analog, and mixed-signal designs.

Prior to becoming the GM of the EDA Group, Shankar held other executive positions at Synopsys, including GM of the Silicon Realization Group and Digital Design Group and senior vice president of the Digital Implementation Group. Under his leadership, Synopsys has delivered several ground-breaking technologies enabling semiconductor designers to achieve the most optimum power, performance, area, cost and time-to-market on their most advanced products. Before rejoining Synopsys in 2017, Shankar served as GM of the IC Design Solutions Division at Mentor Graphics. He joined Mentor in 2007 with the acquisition of Sierra Design Automation, where he was founder and CTO. Prior to Sierra Design, Shankar led Synopsys’ physical synthesis and logic synthesis R&D organizations.

Shankar received his M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas, Austin and his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Shankar Krishnamoorthy

Sujit Kankanwadi is the SVP, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Prior to joining [Synopsys](/org/synopsys), Sujit spent 13 years at [KPMG](/org/kpmg) in various roles, most recently as Sr Manager. Sujit started their career at [KPMG](/org/kpmg) in 1991 as a staff accountant and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an assistant manager and then a senior manager. Under Sujit's leadership, the finance team at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys) has helped the company navigate through some challenging times and emerge as a stronger company.

Sujit Kankanwadi is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has worked in the fields of accounting, auditing, and finance. Sujit attended the [AICPA](/org/aicpa), or American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, for their education. Sujit is also a Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Furthermore, they hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree from A S P College of Commerce in Bijapur. Lastly, they have completed their Grade XII education from P D J Junior College and their Grade X education from Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala.

Their manager is Aart de Geus, Chairman & co-CEO. They work with Sassine Ghazi - COO, Trac Pham - CFO, and Alessandra Costa - SVP, Customer Success Group.

Sujit Kankanwadi

Jan Collinson is the current Human Resources and Facilities Officer at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Jan has over 25 years of experience in real estate, facilities management, and human resources. 

Jan started their career in 1984 as a Facilities Manager at IBM Rational Software. Jan was responsible for managing the expansion activities of the company in the US, Asia, and India. In 1999, they joined [Synopsys](/org/synopsys) as the VP Real Estate and Facilities. Jan successfully executed worldwide expansion and integration activities, building a stronger, more vibrant enterprise. In 2003, they were promoted to their current position as the Human Resources and Facilities Officer.

Jan Collinson's educational career includes a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno and a degree from [University of the Pacific](/org/university-of-the-pacific).

and Sarah Kensler - HR Director reports to Jan Collinson. Jan Collinson reports to Aart de Geus, Chairman & co-CEO. Jan Collinson works with Shankar Krishnamoorthy - GM, [Digital Design Group](/org/digital-design-group), Antonio Varas - Chief Strategy Officer, and Michael Sanie - SVP, Enterprise Marketing and Communications.

Jan Collinson

Mercedes Johnson is a Director at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Prior to joining [Synopsys](/org/synopsys), they were an Associate Consultant at Legends Consulting and an Analyst at Sciences-Po International Workshop. 

Johnson began their career as a Junior Auditor at Ernst & Young in September 2006. During their time at Ernst & Young, they were responsible for auditing mid to large-cap companies for regulatory compliance to local financial legislation and specific controlling regulations (Sarbanes-Oxley). 

In their role as Associate Consultant at Legends Consulting, Johnson was responsible for mapping and documenting key accounting and control procedures to pinpoint risk. Mercedes also identified and tested controls, completed risk assessments and planned audit strategy accordingly. 

As an Analyst at Sciences-Po International Workshop, Johnson was responsible for analytically reviewing the Profit and Loss Statement with an eye for inconsistencies in the company's evolution, performing strategic testing and, when pertinent, analytical reviews on the Balance Sheet. Mercedes also drafted final audit memo for review by Partner, explaining procedural and audit conclusions with a focus on shortcomings. 

In their current role as Director at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys), Johnson is responsible for directing, training and encouraging an audit team of 2 to 3 people. Mercedes also successfully manages client relationships (planning the intervention, gathering documentation, discussing difficulties encountered during the audit and shortcomings noted in procedural review and conducting the final audit).

Mercedes Johnson has a Master's Degree in International Business from Institut National d'Etudes Politiques, SciencesPo. Mercedes also has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Spanish Language from the University of Montana Honor's College.

Mercedes Johnson

Erika Varga McEnroe is senior vice president and deputy general counsel at Synopsys. She and her team are responsible for corporate legal matters, including corporate governance, ethics and compliance, securities, and mergers & acquisitions. She and her team also lead the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, which drives how Synopsys manages its operational impact and how Synopsys influences others to create a better world.

McEnroe recently served on the executive committee and board of directors of Watermark, an organization focused on empowering women to make their mark in their companies, careers, and communities.

She holds a JD degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Erika Varga Mcenroe

Janice Chaffin is the current director at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Janice has also been a board member at EFI from November 2018 to February 2020. [CareerBuilder](/org/cb) and [Synopsys](/org/synopsys) are just two of the many companies Janice has worked for in the past. PTC, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and [Montalvo Arts Center](/org/montalvo-arts-center) are a few others. Janice has also been an independent director at IGT from April 2010 to April 2015. [Illuminate Ventures](/org/illuminate-ventures), Symantec, and Norton are some of their many accomplishments.

Janice D. Chaffin holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BA in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. Janice is also a certified National Association of Corporate Directors Leadership Fellow.

Janice D. Chaffin

Aliva Panigrahy is the current Regional HR Head at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Prior to this, they were the Location Head HR at [Zensar Technologies](/org/zensar-technologies) from September 2016 to July 2020, anchoring the Unit OD activities in the area of Performance Management and Career development initiatives for the portfolio comprising of Manufacturing , Engineering units in [Infosys](/org/infosys). Before that, they were with [Thomson Reuters](/org/thomson-reuters) from January 2014 to August 2016 as the Manager - HR, responsible for creating, executing and sustaining talent development initiatives in the area of Top Talent Identification and Grooming, Performance Management, Career Development, Talent Deployment. At [Thomson Reuters](/org/thomson-reuters), they also designed the Talent Mobility framework for top talent deployment within operation centers and to revenue generating business units to facilitate organizations strategy of encouraging organic growth.

Aliva Panigrahy has an MBA in HR and IT from IBAT School of Management, KIIt deemed University. Aliva also has a BE in E&TC from SMIT Engg College. Aliva has 12th in Science from KK(A) college and 10th in Class 10th from Govt Sec & Trg School. Aliva is certified as Internal Facilitator ZenMaster from [Zensar Technologies](/org/zensar-technologies) and PPA - Thomas Profiling from Thomas International.

They work with Cynthia Sierra - HR Business Partner Director, Anil Sharma - Director Human Resources, and Huib Groenendijk - HR Director Northern & Central Europe. Aliva Panigrahy reports to Sarah Kensler, HR Director.

Aliva Panigrahy

John Koeter is the current Senior VP Marketing and Strategy at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). John has over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. John started their career at [Texas Instruments](/org/texas-instruments) in various roles from 1986 to 1997. In 1997, they moved to AMD and was a Product Marketing Manager for embedded processor designs until 1998. John joined [Synopsys](/org/synopsys) in 1998 and has been in various marketing and strategy roles.

John Koeter was educated at [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university), where they earned a BS in EE.

Some of their coworkers include Sanjay Bali - Vice President, Marketing and Strategy, Tom Ferry - VP, Product Marketing, and Tiffany Sparks - Sr. Director, Marketing. John Koeter reports to Shekhar Kapoor, Senior Director of Marketing.

John Koeter

Antonio Varas is the current Chief Strategy Officer at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Prior to this, they spent 17 years at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where they were a Senior Partner and Managing Director, and also Global Co-Lead of BCG's semiconductor practice. In this role, Antonio gained deep experience in semiconductors and wireless technology across the value chain, with a focus on strategy, M&A and integration, go-to-market and operating model design. 

During their time at BCG, Antonio also authored multiple thought leadership publications about key topics at the intersection of technology, geopolitical dynamics and policy. These included several reports in collaboration with the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

Prior to joining BCG, Antonio spent three years at Endesa as Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy. In this role, they supported the Chief Strategy Officer in setting up a new Corporate Strategy department, as well as developing new internal methodologies and frameworks to evaluate the corporate business portfolio and allocate capital and resources across businesses.

Before Endesa, Antonio spent three years at Telefonica as Senior Manager of Strategy and Global Corporate Development.

Antonio Varas has a Master in Business Administration from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Licentiate degree (BSc+MSc) in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of Deusto.

Antonio Varas reports to Aart de Geus, Chairman & co-CEO. They work with Jan Collinson - Human Resources and Facilities Officer, Jason Schmitt - GM Software Integrity Group (SIG), and Michael Sanie - SVP, Enterprise Marketing and Communications.

Antonio Varas

Supriya Sharma is the current Regional HR Head at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Supriya has extensive experience in HR, having worked in various positions at [Birlasoft](/org/birlasoft-india-ltd), [R Systems](/org/r-systems), and HCL BPO.

At [Birlasoft](/org/birlasoft-india-ltd), they were the Associate Director, and was responsible for managing entire HR operations for the BPO unit. Supriya actively participated in PCMM level 5 certification as assessment team member.

At [R Systems](/org/r-systems), they were the Manager HR, and was responsible for managing one of the key business centers for HCL BServ as HR partner and Performance management lead for more than 4000+ employees.

At HCL BPO, they were the Associate Manager Human Resource, and was responsible for managing one of the key business centers for HCL BServ as HR partner and Performance management lead for more than 4000+ employees.

Supriya Sharma has a Masters in Human Resource Management from [IMT Ghaziabad](/org/imt-ghaziabad). Supriya also has a certification from Dale Carnegie in TTT from Dale Carnegie.

Supriya Sharma reports to Sarah Kensler, HR Director. They are on a team with Mona Knutsen - Director Of Employment, Jodi Stamps - Director of HR Operations and Service Delivery, and Cassie Hamelman - Sr Director, HR Business Partner.

Supriya Sharma

Elaine Yang has been working in Human Resources for over 20 years. Elaine has experience as an HR Director and Staffing Specialist. Elaine is currently the HR Business Partner Director at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). 

Elaine Yang has a long history of working in human resources. Elaine started out as a staffing specialist at Linear Technology, before moving on to Intersil Corporation, where they became HR Director. After almost 10 years at Intersil, they left to become a Senior HR Partner at BD. After only a year and a half, they moved on to their current position as HR Business Partner Director at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). 

Elaine has been instrumental in helping their companies manage their employees and execute their HR agendas. Elaine has helped start up new manufacturing facilities overseas, and has focused on areas such as organizational structure and change management, leadership development, and employee retention. In their current role, they are responsible for providing HR leadership to the Operations, Quality and Regulatory Affairs functions at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). 

Elaine Yang is a highly experienced Human Resources professional who has dedicated their career to helping their companies manage their employees effectively. Elaine is currently making a difference at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys), and will no doubt continue to be a valuable asset to any organization lucky enough to have their on their team.

Elaine Yang reports to Sarah Kensler, HR Director. Some of their coworkers include Supriya Sharma - Regional HR Head, Miguel Sainz - Vice President Human Resources, and Cynthia Sierra - HR Business Partner Director.

Elaine Yang

Sarah Lee is currently the HR Director at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Sarah previously worked at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys) Inc in a variety of roles.

Sarah Lee has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Political Science from [San Jose State University](/org/san-jose-state-university).

They are on a team with Anil Sharma - Director Human Resources, Jodi Stamps - Director of HR Operations and Service Delivery, and Cassie Hamelman - Sr Director, HR Business Partner. Their manager is Sarah Kensler, HR Director.

Sarah Lee

Dave Reed is the Senior Director of Marketing at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Dave has held previous positions as the Senior Director of Marketing at SpringSoft from February 2011 to November 2012, the VP of Marketing at Monterey Design Systems from January 2001 to December 2004, the VP of Marketing & Business Development at Blaze DFM, Inc. from January 2004 to December 2009, the VP of Marketing at Aristo Technology from January 2000 to December 2001, the Director of Marketing at Cooper & Chyan Technology from January 1995 to December 1997, and the Group Director of Marketing at [Cadence Design Systems](/org/cadence-design-systems) from January 1997 to December 2000. Dave has also held positions as an AE Manager and an IC Design Engineer.

Dave Reed received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from [Lehigh University](/org/lehigh-university).

Mike Gianfagna - Sr. Director, Enterprise Marketing, Eileen Goh - Head Of Marketing, APAC, and Sanjiv Kaul - VP Strategic Marketing report to Dave Reed. Dave Reed reports to Aart de Geus, Chairman & co-CEO. Dave Reed works with Sassine Ghazi - COO, Joseph Logan - Chief Revenue Officer, Sales and Customer Success Group, and Michael Sanie - SVP, Enterprise Marketing and Communications.

Dave Reed

Eileen Goh is currently the Head of Marketing for APAC at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Eileen has over 10 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on project and campaign management, as well as public relations. 

Eileen started their career in marketing at [Limelight Networks](/org/limelight-networks) in July 2017, where they quickly rose through the ranks to become Senior Marketing Program Manager. In this role, Eileen was responsible for leading major tradeshows, product launches and collaborations with strategic partners, while also maintaining budgets and ensuring timely execution of deadlines. Eileen was also the key lead on all social media initiatives, ensuring that social media was integrated into all marketing campaigns. 

In April 2020, Eileen left [Limelight Networks](/org/limelight-networks) to join [Synopsys](/org/synopsys) as Head of Marketing for APAC. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing all marketing activities in the region and driving growth for the company.

Eileen Goh holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from [RMIT University](/org/rmit-university) and a Diploma in Marketing from Singapore Polytechnic. Eileen also has a certification in Digital Advertising from Equinet Academy.

Eileen Goh works with Sanjiv Kaul - VP Strategic Marketing, Mike Gianfagna - Sr. Director, Enterprise Marketing. Eileen Goh reports to Dave Reed, Senior Director of Marketing.

Eileen Goh

Jin Zhang is the Director of Product Marketing at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Jin was previously the VP of Marketing at Algodone, and before that, they were the Adjunct Instructor at [Portland State University](/org/portland-state-university). Jin has also held the position of VP of Marketing and Customer Relations at Oski Technology, and Sr. Dir. Marketing & GM Asia Pac at Oski Technology.

Jin Zhang graduated with a Master of International Management from [Portland State University](/org/portland-state-university) - School of Business. Jin then went on to earn their PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from [Portland State University](/org/portland-state-university). Jin also has a MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Tianjin University.

They are on a team with Sanjay Bali - Vice President, Marketing and Strategy, Kathleen Devilbiss - Marketing Director, and Tom Ferry - VP, Product Marketing. Jin Zhang reports to Shekhar Kapoor, Senior Director of Marketing.

Jin Zhang

Scott Handy is the current Head of Global Content Marketing at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Prior to this, they were the Head of Content & PR at UpCounsel, Inc. from January 2018 to December 2019. There, they drove brand building and lead generation for the startup in the legal services space. Scott created foundational elements, including strategy, budgets, processes, and personnel plans, for content marketing, public relations and communications functions. Some key achievements during their time at UpCounsel include unifying company branding by creating an integrated messaging platform and hiring a PR agency. 

From January 2016 to December 2018, Scott was the Senior Marketing Communications Manager at [Harland Clarke](/org/harland-clarke). There, they drove content strategy, creation, management, and governance. Scott managed an award-winning team of content creators and managers to produce marketing assets and sales enablement tools across the buyer's journey. Scott also helped drive the company transformation from legacy checks provider to digital solutions and customer engagement provider. Some key achievements during their time at [Harland Clarke](/org/harland-clarke) include increasing annual marketing qualified leads by 50%, delivering 1,200+ content deliverables per year, and growing site traffic 27% year-on-year by launching a corporate blog and social media platform.

Scott Handy has a MA in English from the [University of Colorado Boulder](/org/university-of-colorado-boulder) and a BS from the [University at Buffalo](/org/university-at-buffalo).

Some of their coworkers include John Koeter - Senior VP Marketing and Strategy, Tiffany Sparks - Sr. Director, Marketing, and Jin Zhang - Director of Product Marketing. Their manager is Shekhar Kapoor, Senior Director of Marketing.

Scott Handy

Sunil Keerthi

Al Wolk

Usman  J

Kat Leyden

David Hsu

Ben Lucchese

Sassine first joined [Synopsys](/org/synopsys) in 1998 and currently serves as the chief operating officer. In this role, he leads our market-leading EDA and IP business groups, our exceptional sales and marketing organization, and the industry’s finest customer success teams, delivering technology differentiation and high-value innovation to enable our customers’ ambitious objectives. Sassine brings multiple decades of experience in chip design, applications engineering, customer support, sales, and business management. Most recently, he was general manager of the Design Group. Before [Synopsys](/org/synopsys), he worked at Intel as a design engineer. Sassine received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lebanese American University; a B.S.E.E from the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology) in 1993; and an M.S.E.E. from the University of Tennessee in 1995.

Sassine Ghazi

Deirdre serves as the Chief Security Officer for [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). In this role, she works collaboratively to safeguard [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). In addition, she leads efforts to drive industry awareness and enablement for secure design from software to silicon to support our business in EDA, IP and Software Integrity. She previously served as co-general manager of [Synopsys](/org/synopsys)’ Design Group, responsible for leading the development and deployment of our physical design, implementation, and analog/mixed-signal product lines. Deirdre has held a number of positions at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys) since joining the company in 1987, including leadership roles in customer engagement, applications engineering, sales, and marketing. She earned a B.S.E.E. from [Brown University](/org/brown-university) and an M.S.E.E. from [UC Berkeley](/org/uc-berkeley). In 2001, Deirdre was a recipient of the YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Award and the Marie R. Pistilli Women in EDA Achievement Award. Ms. Hanford served as the Chairman of [American Electronics Association](/org/american-electronics-association) in 2008. She currently chairs [Brown University](/org/brown-university)'s Engineering Advisory Committee and serves on the Engineering Advisory Board for [UC Berkeley](/org/uc-berkeley)'s College of Engineering. Deirdre also serves on the Board of Directors of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Deirdre Hanford

Jeannine P. Sargent was appointed to our Board of Directors in September 2020. She has served as an operating partner of [Katalyst Ventures](/org/katalyst-ventures), an early-stage technology venture fund, since 2018. Ms. Sargent was President of Innovation and New Ventures at Flex, a leader in global design and manufacturing, from 2012 to 2017. Prior to joining Flex, she was Chief Executive Officer at Oerlikon, a publicly traded Swiss company, from 2007 to 2010, and Chief Executive Officer of Voyan Technology, an embedded systems software provider. Ms. Sargent currently serves on the board of directors of [Fortive](/org/fortive), where she is chair of the Audit committee and serves on the Compensation and Nominating & Governance committees. Ms. Sargent was also a director at [Cypress Semiconductor](/org/cypress-semiconductor) from 2017 to 2020, serving on the Compensation and Nominating & Governance committees. 



Jeannine P. Sargent

Jason Schmitt is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of deep technical knowledge, product development, insight into emerging and rapidly changing cybersecurity challenges, and go-to-market strategy and implementation. He brings more than 20 years of experience in security and enterprise product development and management. Jason most recently served as CEO of cloud security startup Aporeto, where he led the company from pre-revenue through a successful acquisition by [Palo Alto Networks](/org/palo-alto-networks). He has a deep background in software development and application security– leading Enterprise Security Products at Hewlett Packard as Vice President and General Manager of [Fortify](/org/fortify) and ArcSight. Jason combines security domain expertise with strong experience delivering SaaS/cloud-based solutions. Jason is a Louisiana native, who completed his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s in Computer Science at the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology), and his MBA at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Jason Schmitt

Marc N. Casper has been a member of the Board of Directors since May 2022. Mr. Casper has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a leading life sciences company, since October 2009, and as Chairman of the board of directors since February 2020. Mr. Casper previously served in senior leadership positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. from 2006 to 2009, including as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to the merger creating Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in 2006, Mr. Casper was responsible for all of Thermo Electron Corporation’s operating divisions and held various senior positions within the company. Before joining Thermo Electron Corporation in 2001, Mr. Casper was President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Kendro Laboratory Products. Mr. Casper currently serves on the boards of several non-profits and previously served on the board of U.S. Bancorp from 2016 until 2021.

Marc N. Casper

Luis Borgen has been a member of the Board of Directors since May 2022. Mr. Borgen served as Chief Financial Officer of athenahealth, Inc., a provider of cloud-based healthcare products and services, from September 2019 to April 2022. Prior to joining athenahealth, Inc., Mr. Borgen served as Chief Financial Officer of Vistaprint from 2017 to 2019, DavidsTea Inc. from 2012 to 2017 and DaVita Inc. from 2010 to 2012. He previously held several financial management positions at Staples Inc., most recently as Senior Vice President, Finance, and served as Captain in the United States Air Force. Mr. Borgen serves on the board of directors of Carters, Inc. and Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

Luis Borgen

Lisa Ewbank is currently the VP of Investor Relations at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Lisa has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and investor relations. Prior to joining [Synopsys](/org/synopsys), Lisa was the VP of Finance for Investor Relations at Quantum Corporation, [Cadence Design Systems](/org/cadence-design-systems), and VLSI Technology. Lisa also spent three years as the Director of Investor and Shareholder Relations at PECO Energy. Lisa has a proven track record in building strong relationships with analysts and investors, and in communicating complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

Lisa Ewbank holds a MA in Economics from [New Mexico State University](/org/new-mexico-state-university) and a BA in Journalism from San Jose State University.

They are on a team with Jason Schmitt - GM Software Integrity Group (SIG), Alessandra Costa - SVP, Customer Success Group, and Joseph Logan - Chief Revenue Officer, Sales and Customer Success Group. Their manager is Aart de Geus, Chairman & co-CEO.

Lisa Ewbank

Michael Sanie

Alessandra Costa

Raja Tabet

Joachim Kunkel

Aart de Geus

Kathleen Devilbiss

Sanjiv Kaul

Mike Gianfagna

Sarah Kensler has over 25 years of experience in human resources and has held leadership positions at some of the world's largest companies. Sarah is currently the HR Director at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys), a global technology leader. Prior to their current role, Sarah was an HR Leader at Amazon, where they oversaw HR for the company's AWS division. Sarah has also held HR positions at [Juniper Networks](/org/juniper-networks), LeapFrog, Adobe Systems, Inc., Apple, and Intel. In addition to their corporate experience, Sarah has also worked as an independent consultant for various companies and as a Jr Management Consultant for Co-Development International.

Sarah Kensler has a MA from [Lancaster University](/org/lancaster-university) and a BA (Honors) from the [University of Reading](/org/university-of-reading).

Sarah Kensler reports to Jan Collinson, Human Resources and Facilities Officer. Some direct reports include Sarah Lee - HR Director, Jodi Stamps - Director of HR Operations and Service Delivery, and Supriya Sharma - Regional HR Head.

Sarah Kensler

Miguel Sainz

Mona Knutsen is the Director of Employment at [Synopsys](/org/synopsys). Mona was previously a sourcer at Management Recruiters from 1998 to 2000.

Mona Knutsen has a Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Edward's University and a degree in Journalism from [Texas State University](/org/texas-state-university).

Mona Knutsen reports to Sarah Kensler, HR Director. They are on a team with Elaine Yang - HR Business Partner Director, Huib Groenendijk - HR Director Northern & Central Europe, and Miguel Sainz - Vice President Human Resources.

Mona Knutsen

Anil Sharma

Jodi Stamps

Cynthia Sierra

John Kuh

Huib Groenendijk

Cassie Hamelman

Sriram joined the Synopsys team in 1997 and currently serves as the Chief Information Officer leading Synopsys’ global information technology teams. He brings over 20 years of experience in scaling IT and R&D infrastructure, operations and business processes, while also enabling employee productivity to support the growth objectives of the company. As a seasoned change agent, Sriram has overseen several transformations in engineering infrastructure, such as enabling high performance computing and adoption of cloud computing, changing out the service management stacks for both internal and external customers to improve, and enabling sustainable collaboration at Synopsys. Additionally, he holds multiple patents in areas of IT operations, distributed processing and monitoring. Sriram has a Master’s of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.



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