Open Source FPGA Foundation Appoints Shrikant Lohokare as Chief Executive Officer

  • Dr. Lohokare will be responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives outlined by the board of directors and driving the growth of the Foundation
  • He has held a variety of positions as a senior executive and entrepreneur with global leadership and cross-functional management experience
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Open Source FPGA Foundation (OSFPGA Foundation) has  announced that its board of directors has appointed industry veteran Dr. Shrikant Lohokare as CEO, effective immediately. Dr. Lohokare will be responsible for the execution of strategic initiatives outlined by the board of directors and driving the growth of the Foundation.

He has held a variety of positions as a senior executive and entrepreneur with global leadership and cross-functional management experience, driving vision, innovation, strategy, operational and commercial excellence at a wide range of organizations including Fortune 500 Companies, startups, venture capital and private equity firms, as well as industry non-profit organizations. Dr. Lohokare has most recently served as Chief Executive of the Global Semiconductor Alliance.

Significantly enhance FPGA architecture

Dr. Lohokare, CEO of OSFPGA Foundation said, “I am honored and excited to be collaborating with OSFPGA Foundation’s eminent Board of Directors and members. I am also looking forward to leading the growth of this game-changing initiative and enabling open source framework with a potential to significantly enhance FPGA architecture customization and prototyping efficiencies, lower barriers, and accelerate innovation.”

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