Rich Collins

Rich Collins is an experienced professional in product management and marketing within the semiconductor industry. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Product Management for ARC Processors and Wireless IP at Synopsys since May 2013, Rich focuses on market strategies and the growth of RISC-V based processors. Prior experience includes roles at Freescale Semiconductor where Rich managed marketing for Power Architecture products and led various segments including data center and industrial markets. Early career experience encompasses significant engineering roles at Motorola, where Rich directed cross-functional teams in processor design, and Mitsubishi Semiconductor, where initial design endeavors involved 8-bit microcontrollers. Rich holds an MBA from Duke University and a BSEE from Duke, along with additional certification in corporate innovation from Stanford University.