John D. Cummins topic

John D. Cummins is a seasoned semiconductor executive with more than 20 years experience in management roles at start-ups and large multi-nationals. Prior to joining ZeroG, John spent six years at Agere Systems/Lucent Microelectronics, where he was most recently Vice President responsible for the Greater China region. In that role, John ran a $500 million business focused on wireless and wireline telecom infrastructure, cellular baseband, and datacom products. Before his time in China, John built and managed a team dedicated to strategic accounts in North America as Director of Strategic Accounts. John joined Lucent in 2000 through the $450 million acquisition of Agere Incorporated, a pioneering network processor start-up, where he was instrumental in securing several early tier 1 OEM design wins as Director of Sales. Earlier in his career, John held various management positions at Sun Microsystems Microelectronics Division and Cypress Semiconductor. John has a BSEE from California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo and an MBA from the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley. He is an active member of YPO.