Mobix Labs Accelerates Growth with Appointment of Phil Sansone as CEO as Co-Founder Fabian Battaglia Transitions to Strategic Advisor
Mobix Labs (NASDAQ: MOBX), a fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation connectivity solutions, announced a significant leadership transition. Fabian Battaglia, CEO and co-founder, will retire effective July 25, 2025, transitioning to a senior advisory role. Phil Sansone, who has served as Interim CEO since April 2025, has been appointed as the new CEO.
Under Battaglia's leadership, Mobix evolved from a startup to a Nasdaq-listed company with strong presence in defense, military, aerospace, and wireless communications sectors. Sansone brings over 30 years of semiconductor industry experience, having held senior positions at Microsemi, MaxLinear, and Avnet. Since joining Mobix in October 2021 as VP of Sales, he has significantly expanded the company's presence in military and defense markets.
Mobix Labs (NASDAQ: MOBX), un'azienda fabless nel settore dei semiconduttori specializzata in soluzioni di connettività di nuova generazione, ha annunciato un importante cambiamento nella leadership. Fabian Battaglia, CEO e co-fondatore, andrà in pensione a partire dal 25 luglio 2025, assumendo un ruolo di consulente senior. Phil Sansone, che ricopre il ruolo di CEO ad interim da aprile 2025, è stato nominato nuovo CEO.
Sotto la guida di Battaglia, Mobix è passata da startup a società quotata al Nasdaq con una forte presenza nei settori della difesa, militare, aerospaziale e delle comunicazioni wireless. Sansone porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nell'industria dei semiconduttori, avendo ricoperto posizioni di vertice presso Microsemi, MaxLinear e Avnet. Dal suo ingresso in Mobix nell'ottobre 2021 come VP delle vendite, ha ampliato significativamente la presenza dell'azienda nei mercati militari e della difesa.
Mobix Labs (NASDAQ: MOBX), una empresa fabless de semiconductores especializada en soluciones de conectividad de próxima generación, anunció una importante transición en su liderazgo. Fabian Battaglia, CEO y cofundador, se retirará a partir del 25 de julio de 2025, pasando a un rol de asesor senior. Phil Sansone, quien ha sido CEO interino desde abril de 2025, ha sido nombrado nuevo CEO.
Bajo el liderazgo de Battaglia, Mobix evolucionó de una startup a una empresa cotizada en Nasdaq con una fuerte presencia en los sectores de defensa, militar, aeroespacial y comunicaciones inalámbricas. Sansone aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria de semiconductores, habiendo ocupado cargos senior en Microsemi, MaxLinear y Avnet. Desde que se unió a Mobix en octubre de 2021 como vicepresidente de ventas, ha ampliado significativamente la presencia de la compañía en los mercados militares y de defensa.
Mobix Labs (NASDAQ: MOBX)는 차세대 연결 솔루션을 전문으로 하는 팹리스 반도체 회사로, 중요한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. Fabian Battaglia CEO 겸 공동 창립자는 2025년 7월 25일부로 은퇴하며 고문 역할로 전환할 예정입니다. Phil Sansone는 2025년 4월부터 임시 CEO를 맡아왔으며, 새 CEO로 임명되었습니다.
Battaglia의 리더십 아래 Mobix는 스타트업에서 나스닥 상장 기업으로 성장했으며, 국방, 군사, 항공우주 및 무선 통신 분야에서 강력한 입지를 확보했습니다. Sansone는 Microsemi, MaxLinear, Avnet에서 고위직을 역임하며 30년 이상의 반도체 산업 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 2021년 10월 Mobix에 영업 부사장으로 합류한 이후 군사 및 국방 시장에서 회사의 입지를 크게 확대했습니다.
Mobix Labs (NASDAQ : MOBX), une entreprise fabless spécialisée dans les solutions de connectivité de nouvelle génération, a annoncé un changement important dans sa direction. Fabian Battaglia, PDG et cofondateur, prendra sa retraite à compter du 25 juillet 2025, pour occuper un rôle de conseiller principal. Phil Sansone, qui a assuré l'intérim du PDG depuis avril 2025, a été nommé nouveau PDG.
Sous la direction de Battaglia, Mobix est passée d'une start-up à une entreprise cotée au Nasdaq avec une forte présence dans les secteurs de la défense, militaire, aérospatial et des communications sans fil. Sansone apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie des semi-conducteurs, ayant occupé des postes de direction chez Microsemi, MaxLinear et Avnet. Depuis son arrivée chez Mobix en octobre 2021 en tant que vice-président des ventes, il a considérablement renforcé la présence de l'entreprise sur les marchés militaires et de la défense.
Mobix Labs (NASDAQ: MOBX), ein fabless Halbleiterunternehmen, das sich auf Lösungen für die Konnektivität der nächsten Generation spezialisiert hat, gab eine bedeutende Führungsänderung bekannt. Fabian Battaglia, CEO und Mitbegründer, wird zum 25. Juli 2025 in den Ruhestand treten und eine Senior-Beraterrolle übernehmen. Phil Sansone, der seit April 2025 als Interims-CEO tätig ist, wurde zum neuen CEO ernannt.
Unter Battaglias Führung entwickelte sich Mobix von einem Startup zu einem an der Nasdaq gelisteten Unternehmen mit starker Präsenz in den Bereichen Verteidigung, Militär, Luft- und Raumfahrt sowie drahtlose Kommunikation. Sansone bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Halbleiterindustrie mit und hatte Führungspositionen bei Microsemi, MaxLinear und Avnet inne. Seit seinem Eintritt bei Mobix im Oktober 2021 als Vertriebsleiter hat er die Präsenz des Unternehmens in den Militär- und Verteidigungsmärkten deutlich ausgebaut.
- Smooth leadership transition with former CEO remaining as strategic advisor
- New CEO brings 30+ years of semiconductor industry experience
- Successful expansion into defense, military, and aerospace sectors under new leadership
- Company evolution from startup to Nasdaq-listed entity shows strong growth trajectory
- Departure of founding CEO could impact strategic continuity
- Leadership change may create temporary operational adjustments
~ Mobix enters powerful new growth phase, expanding its footprint in defense, military, aerospace, and high-speed wireless innovation ~
~ Leadership transition marks new phase of expansion and innovation ~
IRVINE, Calif. , July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobix Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOBX) (“Mobix” or the “Company”), a fabless semiconductor company focused on next-generation wireless and wired connectivity, today announced that Fabian Battaglia, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, is retiring from his role as CEO effective July 25, 2025. Phil Sansone, who has served as Interim CEO since April 2025, has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective July 25, 2025. Battaglia will remain actively involved with the Company as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
“Mobix Labs was founded with a mission to transform high-performance connectivity, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together,” said Fabian Battaglia. “Taking this company from an early-stage vision to a Nasdaq-listed innovator in just a few years has been the honor of my career. I have complete confidence in Phil’s leadership and look forward to supporting him and the Board in my new advisory role. The future of Mobix has never been brighter.”
Under Battaglia’s leadership, Mobix grew from a startup into a public company with a rapidly expanding presence in advanced communication technologies. As CEO, he spearheaded Mobix’s strategic expansion into critical sectors including defense, military, aerospace, and wireless communications, as well as rapid growth through M&A.
“Fabian’s vision, passion, and relentless commitment laid the foundation for Mobix’s success,” said Jim Peterson, Executive Chairman of the Board. “We are grateful for his exceptional leadership and pleased that he will continue contributing to the Company in an advisory capacity. We are equally excited to welcome Phil as our new CEO — a proven leader with the insight, drive, and strategic acumen to guide Mobix into its next chapter of growth.”
Phil Sansone brings over two decades of operational leadership experience, including his most recent role leading Mobix as interim CEO. In that time, he has accelerated customer acquisition, strengthened internal execution, and positioned the Company for scalable expansion.
“I’m honored to take the helm as CEO of Mobix Labs at this pivotal moment,” said Phil Sansone, Chief Executive Officer. “We have extraordinary technology, world-class talent, and a clear vision. As we enter our next phase, I’m committed to delivering transformative solutions to our customers and exceptional value to our shareholders.”
The leadership transition underscores Mobix’s commitment to long-term innovation, growth, and operational excellence as the Company continues to scale across key growth markets.
Phil Sansone brings over 30 years of global sales and executive management experience within the semiconductor industry. Previoulsy, Sansone held senior roles at Microsemi and MaxLinear and spent nearly two decades at Avnet, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President of North American sales and engineering. He was instrumental in driving market share gains and improving operational performance. Sansone's proven leadership in global distribution, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth strongly supports Mobix's continuing success in dynamic, high-demand markets.
Since joining Mobix Labs in October 2021 as Vice President of Sales, Sansone has notably expanded the company's footprint in the military, defense, and aerospace sectors, securing key orders for technologies utilized in critical U.S. military and defense platforms.
About Mobix Labs, Inc.
Mobix Labs designs, develops, and supplies advanced connectivity and sensing solutions for high-growth sectors, including aerospace, defense, wireless, medical, industrial, and automotive markets. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Mobix's offerings include mmWave RF modules, EMI filters, optical interconnects, and active optical cable systems. Founded in 2020, the company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker MOBX.
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About Mobix Labs, Inc.
Mobix Labs (Nasdaq: MOBX) is a purpose-built,
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