Super Micro Computer director Liaw resigns after export-control indictment unsealed
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York unsealed an indictment of three individuals associated with Super Micro Computer over an alleged conspiracy to commit export-control violations. The company is not named as a defendant and says it is cooperating fully with the government's investigation. One of the charged individuals, board member and Senior Vice President of Business Development Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw, resigned from the board effective March 20, 2026.
- Indictment of three individuals announced March 19, 2026; Super Micro is not named as a defendant
- Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw resigned from the Board of Directors effective March 20, 2026, not due to a disagreement with the company
- Two employees placed on administrative leave and the contractor relationship terminated, effective immediately
- DeAnna Luna appointed acting Chief Compliance Officer; the board now has eight directors