Company plans to enrich global technology strategy and capabilities
ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2014--
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global supplier of
advanced micro-acoustic solutions and specialty components, today
announced that it has appointed a new technology leader to help
architect the company’s long-term vision to deliver intelligent audio
solutions.
Effective October 22, Alexis Bernard will lead Knowles’ global
technology vision as chief technology officer. In his role, Bernard has
responsibility for the technology strategy, roadmap, and partnerships.
“Knowles has a long history of setting industry standards through
innovation. Alexis’ history of leading transformational change makes him
a good fit to steward our long-term technology solutions,” said Jeffrey
Niew, President and CEO of Knowles. “Establishing and seizing the
transformation of audio technology is a key component of Knowles’ growth
strategy.”
Bernard comes to Knowles with more than 15 years of experience and is a
recognized leader in technology development and corporate strategy. In
particular, he brings expertise in audio signal processing. He was most
recently chief technology officer at Audience, where he worked closely
with the CEO on technology vision, corporate strategy and M&A. Bernard
has held notable technology positions at several industry-leading,
multinational companies including Nokia and Texas Instruments. He is
credited for building high-performing technology and research
organizations that support long-term business strategies. During his
five years at McKinsey & Company, he provided strategic consultation to
corporations in the technology space. Bernard holds an MSEE from the
University of Louvain in Belgium, a PhD in electrical engineering from
UCLA, and is an inventor on numerous patents and author of over 25
publications in digital communications and speech technology.
“I am excited to take on this new challenge. It is clear to me that
Knowles is an organization with a history of advancing the industry
through the development of superior acoustic solutions and collaboration
with their customers at every phase of the process. I am committed to
building on this success and delivering the next transformation of audio
solutions,” said Alexis Bernard.
Bernard will work from Knowles’ newest facility in Sunnyvale,
California. This office opened November 3rd and employs a
group of engineers and technology managers. The Sunnyvale team will be
focused on enabling the company’s advanced audio strategy and solutions.
About Knowles:
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global supplier of
advanced micro-acoustic solutions and specialty components serving the
mobile communications, consumer electronics, medical technology,
military, aerospace and industrial markets. Knowles has a leading
position in micro-electro-mechanical systems microphones, speakers and
receivers which are used in smartphones, tablets and mobile handsets.
Knowles is also a leading manufacturer of transducers used in hearing
aids and other medical devices and has a strong position in oscillators
(timing devices) and capacitor components which enable various types of
communication. Knowles’ focus on the customer, combined with unique
technology, rigorous testing and global scale, helps to deliver
innovative solutions and consistently dependable and precise products.
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has more
than 11,000 employees in 36 locations around the world. For more
information, visit www.knowles.com.
Source: Knowles Corporation
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