Recommendations
"Jon led our most successful SiTel-Dialog integration "project". He seemed predestined to do this job for us based on his incredible experience and knowledge in the business". Asmund Tielens, VP at Dialog Semiconductor and former CEO SiTel Semiconductor www.diasemi.com
“I worked extensively with Jon during the two key moments in the history of Cambridge Silicon Radio (a transformation program as well as a merger/acquisition). Jon’s leadership with both the CSR executives & team as well as the external strategic management consultants was seen by all as pivotal to the success of the program. Indeed, his ability to glue the pieces together, keep the big vision in mind, provide adequate forum to discuss sensitive issues and problem solving leadership. In these areas, Jon is among the most effective professional I have encountered in my career" Alexis Bernard, Director Strategy and Operational Excellence, Nokia Research http://research.nokia.com
"Jon is an honest, hard working straight shooter. His years of experience at Texas Instruments (working in digital media) and in the semiconductor industry more broadly make him a valuable advisor/consultant to early stage companies" Paul Harvey, General Partner at Atlantic Bridge www.abven.com
“Jon's enthusiasm and commitment to bring new technology to market was really inspiring to me. It was the model on which I subsequently founded CSR" Glenn Collinson, co-founder of CSR www.csr.com and Neul www.neul.com
"Overall Jon has proven an effective business leader" John Scarisbrick, Chairman Netronome www.netronome.com, Board member ARM www.arm.com
“I worked with Jon to refine our strategy on Optical Networking in the late 1990s and early 00's. Jon has an excellent capability to network across both highly technical and business related people - both inside a larger company and in the industry. His great sense of humour and technical depth build respect and credibility quickly. He also has excellent investment judgement" Paul Carson, IP Director, Texas Instruments www.ti.com
Many other recommendations available on request