AOS appoints Joshua Chien as independent director effective July 8, 2026
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor's board appointed Joshua Chien, former Chief Commercial Officer of SMTC Corporation, as an independent director on July 8, 2026, effective immediately. He serves until the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders, and the filing describes him as a non-employee director compensated under the company's standard policy.
Key points
- Appointed by the Board on July 8, 2026, upon recommendation from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
- Annual cash retainer of $60,000 and annual restricted share unit award valued at $170,000
- Mr. Chien was Chief Commercial Officer of SMTC Corporation from 2021 to April 2026 and currently serves as EVP, Product & Strategy Officer at Sonatus, Inc.
The filing
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