Tom Leahy

Tom Leahy is currently the Executive Director of the CHIPS Act for Aerospace & Government at Synopsys Inc, specializing in fostering advancements in the semiconductor industry. They have an extensive background that includes roles such as Head of Aerospace & Defense Business Development at SiFive and Sr. Technical Sales Engineer at Xilinx. With a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Tom has developed a strong reputation for their consultative sales approach, strategic problem-solving abilities, and talent development in the highly competitive semiconductor market over a 25-year career. Previous positions also include leadership roles at organizations like Raytheon, Avid Technology, and Cavium Networks.