With more than two decades at the company, Knecht is set to lead financial operations during a key growth period.
Texas Instruments has appointed Julie Knecht as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Rafael Lizardi, who will retire after 25 years with the analog semiconductor company.
Knecht, currently Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Accounting and Tax, will assume the CFO role on August 1. Lizardi will remain in an advisory position through August to help ensure a smooth leadership transition.
A Texas Instruments veteran, Knecht joined the company in 1999 and has held several finance and accounting roles over the years. She served as Vice President of Accounting for more than a decade before becoming Chief Accounting Officer in 2021.
CEO Haviv Ilan praised Lizardi’s contributions, noting that he played a key role in shaping the company’s capital allocation strategy. During his tenure, Texas Instruments expanded its 300-millimeter manufacturing capacity and maintained a strong focus on returning free cash flow to shareholders.
Knecht said she is honored to take on the position and emphasized her appreciation for the company’s culture and commitment to technology leadership. With more than 25 years at Texas Instruments, she brings extensive institutional knowledge and financial expertise to the role.
The leadership change comes at a time when Texas Instruments is benefiting from growing demand for analog semiconductors, particularly in AI-related infrastructure. Analog chips are essential for power management and data conversion functions used in modern data centers and other electronic systems.
Texas Instruments is scheduled to report its second-quarter financial results on July 22, offering investors an update on business performance and market demand trends.
