indie Semiconductor announced that co-founder Dr. Ichiro Aoki will resign as President and as a member of the Board of Directors as part of a phased retirement plan, effective June 29, 2026. Concurrently, the company appointed Thomas Schiller, its former Chief Financial Officer, to the Board of Directors, effective the same day.
Key Details
- Executive Departure: Dr. Ichiro Aoki is stepping down as President and a board member. He will continue his employment with the company in a new role as Technical Advisor.
- New Board Appointment: Thomas Schiller, who previously served as the company's CFO and is a current Strategic Advisor, has been appointed as a Class III director.
- Effective Date: Both the resignation and the new board appointment are effective June 29, 2026.
- Reason for Departure: Dr. Aoki's resignation is part of a planned retirement and did not involve any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies, or practices.