Synopsys, a leading deep technology company in the semiconductor industry, has announced the appointment of Ann Minooka as its Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting directly to Sassine Ghazi, the president and COO of Synopsys, Minooka brings with her over 20 years of marketing leadership experience within the semiconductor industry. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading Synopsys’ global brand strategy, communications, and marketing initiatives.
Ghazi expressed his confidence in Minooka, stating, “Ann brings deep semiconductor industry experience and a strong track record of strengthening technology brands, revolutionizing digital marketing through data-driven insights, and cultivating effective collaborations that drive impactful results.” He further emphasized the importance of her role in shaping the company’s strategy and elevating its brand positioning in an industry that increasingly relies on semiconductor innovation.
Synopsys has established itself as a market leader over the last 35 years, delivering design automation software, IP building blocks, and software security products to enable advancements in various technological fields, including computing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation silicon technology. The company’s products have played a crucial role in driving innovation within the semiconductor industry.
Minooka expressed her excitement about joining Synopsys, stating, “Based on decades of driving innovation and building trust with its customers, Synopsys has earned a very special place at the heart of the incredibly important semiconductor industry.” She sees it as an honor to help elevate the Synopsys brand and shape the company’s story for the next chapter of innovation and growth.
Before joining Synopsys, Minooka served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Ampere Computing. During her time there, she played a pivotal role in crafting and promoting a differentiated corporate narrative, spearheading digital marketing strategies, and orchestrating highly effective demand generation campaigns. Prior to Ampere, she held the position of CMO at Xilinx (acquired by AMD), where she successfully repositioned the company as a leader in adaptive computing and transformed the marketing organization into a revenue-generating engine.
Minooka’s career journey also includes leadership roles at Cypress Semiconductors (acquired by Infineon), Synaptics, and LSI Logic (acquired by Avago). With her extensive experience and track record of success in the semiconductor industry, Minooka is well-equipped to lead Synopsys’ marketing efforts and help the company maintain its position as a market leader.
Minooka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and an MBA from Boston University. Her educational background, combined with her years of experience in the semiconductor industry, make her a valuable asset to Synopsys as it continues to advance technology and drive innovation.
Overall, Minooka’s appointment as Chief Marketing Officer at Synopsys is expected to further strengthen the company’s position in the semiconductor industry. With her expertise and leadership, Synopsys aims to enhance its global brand strategy, communications, and marketing initiatives to drive continued growth and success.