Navitas Semiconductor Appoints Gregory M. Fischer as Independent Director to its Board
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Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) appointed Gregory M. Fischer to its board effective April 13, 2026. Fischer brings over 40 years of semiconductor operating and governance experience and will serve on the Compensation and Executive Steering committees. He will stand for reelection as a Class III director in 2027.
Fischer’s background includes senior roles at Broadcom, Conexant, Rockwell, advisory work since 2021, and board service at Semtech, supporting Navitas’ strategic shift toward high-power GaN and SiC markets.
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- 40+ years of semiconductor leadership added to board
- Assigned to Compensation and Executive Steering committees
- Will stand for reelection as Class III director in 2027
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- None.
News Market Reaction – NVTS
In the Apr 14 session, NVTS gained 0.51%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 4 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 | Product launch | Positive | -6.4% | Unveiled 800 V–6 V GaNFast DC-DC power delivery board targeting AI servers. |
| Mar 11 | Leadership change | Positive | -7.9% | Appointed experienced semiconductor finance executive as new Chief Financial Officer. |
| Mar 11 | Product launch | Positive | +24.9% | Introduced new 1200 V GeneSiC 5th‑gen SiC MOSFET QDPAK and TO‑247 packages. |
| Mar 04 | AI data center demo | Positive | +3.6% | Showcased 250 kW solid-state transformer demo for AI data center 800 V DC grids. |
| Feb 26 | Trade show plans | Positive | -3.7% | Announced APEC 2026 exhibition featuring GaN and SiC solutions for AI and grid. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news shows mixed reactions, with slightly more divergences where positive product or leadership updates were followed by negative price moves.
Over the past months, Navitas highlighted AI-focused power solutions, including an 800 V–6 V DC‑DC board and a 250 kW solid‑state transformer demo, plus new GeneSiC SiC MOSFET packages and APEC 2026 exhibition plans. Leadership evolved with a new CFO and related compensation/transition filings. Today’s independent director appointment continues the governance and leadership build‑out that has accompanied the company’s "Navitas 2.0" and high‑power AI data‑center positioning.
Key Terms
gallium nitride (gan) technical
silicon carbide (sic) technical
edge-ai technical
neural processor technical
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Ex-Broadcom Executive Brings Over 40 Years of Semiconductor Technology and Business Leadership Experience to Navitas’ Board as Part of Strategic Transformation to High-Power Markets
TORRANCE, Calif., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor, (Nasdaq: NVTS), an industry leader in next-generation GaNFast™ gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC™ silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, today announced the appointment of semiconductor veteran, Gregory M. Fischer, to its Board effective immediately. Fischer brings extensive semiconductor operating experience to the Board and will stand for reelection in 2027 as a Class III director. He will serve on the Compensation and Executive Steering committees.
”I am pleased to welcome Greg to the Navitas board of directors. Navitas has made great strides over the last year toward our mission of being the leader in high power semiconductors. Greg is joining at a pivotal time for Navitas and adding his talent and experience to our current board is an important step in ensuring that Chris and our full management team have the support and access to key insights required for success in this highly competitive, fast moving market,” said Richard Hendrix, Chairman of the Board of Navitas.
Commenting on his appointment, Greg Fischer said, "I am thrilled to join Navitas’ board of directors to support the Company’s transformation and rapid growth as it capitalizes on the AI revolution. I believe my extensive background in governance and industry leadership will further strengthen Navitas’ foundation as we scale leading-edge GaN and high-voltage SiC technologies to high-power markets. It is an exciting time to be a part of this exceptional team and the pivot to Navitas 2.0 as the Company leads the next generation of power semiconductors."
Fischer has served more than 40 years in the technology industry at leading, publicly-traded semiconductor companies, currently serving as an independent director of Semtech Corporation and previously as senior vice president and general manager at Broadcom Inc. Prior to joining Broadcom, Fischer served in leadership roles at Conexant Systems Inc., Rockwell International Corporation, and Rockwell Collins Avionics Co. Since December 2021, he has been an independent advisor to Gerson Lehrman Group, a professional services firm, and AlphaSights Ltd., an information services company specializing in connecting clients with experts. Fischer also serves on the advisory board of Syntiant Corp., an edge-AI neural processor and modeling company. Fischer earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa.
About Navitas
Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is a next-generation power semiconductor leader in gallium nitride (GaN) and IC integrated devices, and high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technology, driving innovation across AI data centers, energy and grid infrastructure, performance computing and industrial electrification. With more than 30 years of combined expertise in wide bandgap technologies, GaNFast™ power ICs integrate GaN power, drive, control, sensing, and protection, delivering faster power delivery, higher system density, and greater efficiency. GeneSiC™ high-voltage SiC devices leverage patented trench-assisted planar technology to provide industry-leading voltage capability, efficiency, and reliability for medium-voltage grid and infrastructure applications. Navitas has over 300 patents issued or pending and is the world’s first semiconductor company to be CarbonNeutral®-certified.
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