Technology >> CEO Interviews >> July 29, 1999
Dwight Decker is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Conexant Systems Inc. Dr. Decker joined Rockwell in 1989 as director of
data modem products engineering. After serving in a number of
increasingly responsible management positions, he served as vice
president/general manager, Digital Communications Division of Rockwell's
Telecommunications Division from January 1993 to June 1995. He served
as president, telecommunications of Rockwell from June 1995 to October
1995; president Rockwell Semiconductor Systems from October 1995 to
March 1997; senior vice president of Rockwell and president, Rockwell
Semiconductor Systems and Electronic Commerce from March 1997 to July
1998; and senior vice president of Rockwell and president, Rockwell
Semiconductor Systems since July 1998. He became Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of the Conexant after its spinoff from Rockwell Corp.
in December 1998. Decker received his bachelor's of science in
mathematics and physics from McGill University and his doctorate in
applied mathematics from the California Institute of Technology. Profile
TWST: Let's start out by you giving us a brief overview of ConexantSystems, Inc.the company's history, products, services, customers, those
kinds of things, please.
Mr. Decker: Conexant