Alphawave IP Group plc (LN: AWE), a global high-speed connectivity leader, has named Charlie Roach as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Roach, a seasoned sales executive with over 20 years in the semiconductor and IP communication sector, previously served as Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Corporate Marketing at Inphi.
During his tenure at Inphi, Roach played a key role in the company’s expansion into markets like hyperscaler data centers and networking, achieving notable success with over 10X growth in revenue and stock price before its acquisition by Marvell. His extensive industry experience also includes roles at IDT (acquired by Renesas) and AMCC/Applied Micro (acquired by MACOM).
Roach expressed enthusiasm about joining Alphawave Semi, emphasizing the exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing company at the forefront of silicon connectivity and compute solutions, crucial for next-generation AI systems. He looks forward to leveraging his experience with hyperscalers and networking customers to scale and execute the company’s next growth phase.
Tony Pialis, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Alphawave Semi, welcomed Roach, stating, “I am thrilled to welcome Charlie, a highly accomplished sales and technology executive, to our leadership team. His impressive track record at Inphi, building strong partnerships and driving strategic wins, aligns with our vision. Charlie’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue to lead in delivering connectivity and compute silicon solutions, shaping the future of next-generation AI infrastructure.”
Roach’s appointment signifies a strategic move for Alphawave Semi as it aims to capitalize on his wealth of experience to navigate the dynamic technology landscape and drive the company’s growth in the high-speed connectivity sector.
