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Benchmark Electronics appoints former Cree CEO Chuck Swoboda to board
BENCHMARK ELECTRONICS INC
- Charles Swoboda appointed as independent director effective August 4, 2025.
- Former Chairman and CEO of Cree, grew it from $177M R&D firm to $1.6B semiconductor leader.
- Current board member of Ryder System; also holds past board roles at Anixter and Vesper.
- Will receive standard non-employee director compensation: $70K annual retainer + $170K RSU (prorated).
- Swoboda brings expertise in semiconductors, IoT, and global operations to Benchmark's strategy.
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