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Christopher Brown

Semiconductor IP & Technology Licensing EMEA, South Korea & South America

Christopher Neil Brown is the General Manager of IP & Technology Licensing for EMEA, South Korea, and South America at SST - Microchip Technology Inc., a position he has held since April 2010. His role involves overseeing all aspects of the company's intellectual property and technology licensing operations across these regions, which includes developing complex foundry process installations and managing relationships with major semiconductor companies in Europe.1 2 3

Professional Background

Experience: Christopher has over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor and computer industries. He has held significant roles at major companies such as Intel and Texas Instruments before co-founding Emosyn, a fabless semiconductor startup that was acquired by SST in 2006 for $20 million. Following this acquisition, he managed the Emosyn business unit before taking on his current responsibilities at Microchip Technology.1 2 3
Achievements: Under his leadership, the SST licensing business has developed a robust ecosystem of foundries, design houses, and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), contributing to a highly profitable licensing operation exceeding $120 million annually.1 2

Additional Roles

In addition to his role at Microchip, Christopher serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of JET Connectivity since March 2022, where he focuses on innovative technologies such as floating 5G base stations aimed at renewable energy sectors.1 2