James Peterson
Executive Chairman of Mobix Labs (board member since February 2021, Executive Chairman since November 2021). Formerly CEO and Chairman of Microsemi Corporation from 2000 to 2018. Per the DEF 14A he is the largest shareholder at 14.5% of total voting power (via Class B super-voting shares).
James J. Peterson holds a B.A. and M.B.A. from Brigham Young University. He worked in semiconductor sales and marketing at Rockwell, General Instrument Microelectronics, and Silicon Systems, then was Senior VP of Worldwide Sales & Corporate Communications at Texas Instruments' Storage Products Group (1984-1996). He joined Linfinity Microelectronics in 1996, became its President and COO in 1997, and moved into Microsemi's executive ranks when it acquired Linfinity in 1999. Named Microsemi's President and CEO in 2000 and Chairman in 2013, he led it until its $10.3B sale to Microchip Technology closed in 2018, having grown it into a roughly $10B company through dozens of acquisitions; he also directed STEC, Inc. (2003-2009). Peterson joined Mobix Labs' board in 2021, became Executive Chairman that year, and has been active in fundraising, partnerships, and expansion, including the Cosemi Technologies acquisition.
Overview
- Role
- Executive Chairman, Mobix Labs
- Based in
- Irvine, CA
- Prior experience
- Microsemi Corporation (CEO & Chairman; 2000-2018)
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Frequently asked
- Who is James Peterson?
- James J. Peterson holds a B.A. and M.B.A. from Brigham Young University. He worked in semiconductor sales and marketing at Rockwell, General Instrument Microelectronics, and Silicon Systems, then was Senior VP of Worldwide Sales & Corporate Communications at Texas Instruments' Storage Products Group (1984-1996). He joined Linfinity Microelectronics in 1996, became its President and COO in 1997, and moved into Microsemi's executive ranks when it acquired Linfinity in 1999. Named Microsemi's President and CEO in 2000 and Chairman in 2013, he led it until its $10.3B sale to Microchip Technology closed in 2018, having grown it into a roughly $10B company through dozens of acquisitions; he also directed STEC, Inc. (2003-2009). Peterson joined Mobix Labs' board in 2021, became Executive Chairman that year, and has been active in fundraising, partnerships, and expansion, including the Cosemi Technologies acquisition.
- What is James Peterson's role?
- James Peterson is Executive Chairman, Mobix Labs, based in Irvine, CA.
- Where did James Peterson work before?
- James Peterson's prior roles include Microsemi Corporation (CEO & Chairman; 2000-2018).
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James 'Jim' Peterson is Executive Chairman of Mobix Labs (board member since February 2021, Executive Chairman since November 2021); he was CEO and Chairman of Microsemi Corporation from 2000 to 2018
Mobix Labs: Mobix Labs, Inc. — Board of DirectorsReported2026-08-05