SiTime Appoints Semiconductor and AI Veteran Faraj Aalaei to Board

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SiTime Corporation expanded its Board of Directors by appointing Faraj Aalaei, a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in semiconductors, AI, networking, and communications.

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• Board Expansion and New Director Appointment

  SiTime Corporation expanded its Board of Directors to nine members and appointed Faraj Aalaei as a Class II director, effective January 21, 2026. He was also appointed to the Compensation and Talent Committee.

• Highly Experienced Industry Veteran Joins Board

  Mr. Aalaei brings over 30 years of experience, including founding and leading semiconductor companies like Aquantia and Centillium Communications, and an AI software company, Cognichip. He also served as an Executive Vice President at Marvell Technology and as a founding general partner of Candou Ventures.

• Strategic Alignment with Growth Areas

  His expertise in AI, networking, and communications is expected to provide valuable guidance, aligning with SiTime's ambitions and the rapid growth of its communications, enterprise, and data center (CED) segment, which has grown over 100% year-over-year for the past six quarters.

• Director Compensation Details

  Mr. Aalaei will receive cash retainers and restricted stock unit (RSU) awards, including an initial RSU award of 837 shares and a prorated annual RSU award of 246 shares, in accordance with the company's Independent Director Compensation Policy.

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The appointment of Mr. Aalaei is a strategic move for SiTime, bringing significant expertise in areas critical to the company's growth, particularly its rapidly expanding communications, enterprise, and data center (CED) business, and the emerging demands of AI workloads. His background as a founder and CEO of successful semiconductor and AI software companies, coupled with his venture capital experience, positions him to provide valuable guidance as SiTime aims to advance its leadership in precision timing solutions for next-generation technologies. This addition strengthens the board's capabilities and aligns with the company's long-term strategic objectives.