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Stephen DiFranco Joins Rapidus Design Solutions as Head of Marketing and Partnerships
Slice of Manufacturing Team
October 16, 2024
Key Highlights:
Stephen DiFranco appointed head of marketing and partnerships at Rapidus Design Solutions.
Will lead growth of partner ecosystem and external marketing for advanced 2nm semiconductors.
DiFranco brings decades of experience from roles at Gartner, Broadcom, and HP.
Will focus on expanding semiconductor capacity for enterprise, auto, and consumer applications.
Source: PR Newswire
Notable Quotes:
“Semiconductor supply chain capacity can no longer be dominated by one or two large companies – there must be capacity to support the next generation of enterprise, auto, and consumer applications."
"We are lucky to have him in our corner. On behalf of the entire Rapidus management team, I welcome Stephen to Rapidus Design Solutions and look forward to working with him to create a rich, vibrant and comprehensive ecosystem of partners, while also growing our marketing efforts, to help our clients design and manufacture advanced 2nm semiconductors."
Our Take:
Stephen DiFranco’s extensive background in both semiconductor and technology marketing makes him an ideal fit to lead Rapidus Design Solutions' strategic efforts. His experience with enterprise clients, IoT, and guiding major acquisitions will be crucial as Rapidus positions itself at the forefront of the semiconductor industry with advanced 2nm technology. As the semiconductor landscape evolves, DiFranco's leadership in expanding partnerships and addressing capacity challenges will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this critical sector.