indie Semiconductor appoints Thomas Schiller to board
indie Semiconductor appointed Thomas Schiller to its board of directors, effective immediately, while co-founder Ichiro Aoki will retire as President and board member on June 29, 2026. Aoki will transition to a technical advisor role, focusing on strategic product guidance. Schiller, a former CFO and strategic advisor, brings extensive experience in corporate finance and M&A.
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indie Semiconductor has appointed Thomas Schiller to its board of directors, strengthening its leadership amid strategic expansion into adjacent physical AI markets. The automotive solutions innovator also announced that co-founder Dr. Ichiro Aoki will resign as President and board member effective June 29, 2026. Aoki will transition to a technical advisor role, focusing on the company's strategic product roadmap and engineering plans.
Schiller has served as a strategic advisor to indie since November 2024, providing guidance in strategic planning and M&A. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy until June 2024, where he led corporate financing, reporting, investor relations, treasury, tax, and M&A activities. Schiller was instrumental in steering indie's 2021 IPO and brings over seven years of association with the company.
Leadership Transition Details
The leadership changes aim to align indie's governance structure with its growth trajectory in intelligent ADAS, robotics, and humanoids. Donald McClymont, co-founder and CEO, emphasized Aoki's foundational role in shaping the company's culture and engineering accomplishments. David Aldrich, chairman of the board, highlighted Schiller's track record in driving performance and creating shareholder value.
Board Appointments and Roles
| Name | Role | Effective Date | Previous Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Schiller | Board Member | Immediate | Strategic Advisor |
| Ichiro Aoki | Technical Advisor | June 29, 2026 | President and Board Member |
Schiller's career includes leadership positions at Marvell Semiconductor as Vice President of Marketing and Skyworks Solutions as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Irvine. indie is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA, and specializes in next-generation semiconductors and perception software platforms for ADAS and industrial applications.
How will indie Semiconductor leverage Thomas Schiller's M&A expertise to execute its expansion into physical AI markets?
What specific strategic product roadmap initiatives will Dr. Aoki prioritize during his transition to the technical advisor role?
How will the leadership transition impact indie's competitive positioning in the intelligent ADAS and robotics sectors?
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