Technology >> CEO Interviews >> February 22, 2010

Ixys Corporation – Uzi Sasson

Sasson, Uzi
Uzi Sasson is President and Chief Financial Officer of IXYS Corporation, a global power semiconductor company founded in 1983. With a market cap of about $310 million, IXYS is a provider of specialized power MOSFETs, IGBTs, integrated circuits and microcontrollers to more than 3,000 customers worldwide. With direct oversight of 11 divisions at IXYS, Mr. Sasson is responsible for financial management, operational efficiencies and strategic planning. During his tenure at IXYS, he has overseen several accretive acquisitions and works closely with the sales/marketing teams to determine new product developments and market opportunities. A CPA with more than 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Sasson began working for IXYS in 2004 as the CFO and Vice President of Finance. He was previously affiliated with IXYS, serving as a board member. Profile
TWST: Please give us a brief overview of IXYS and the company's growth objectives.

Mr. Sasson: Consider the fact that electricity usage in the United States is projected to grow twice as fast as