Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) appoints Dean Martin to lead auto unit
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Valens Semiconductor Ltd. appointed Dean Martin as SVP, Head of the Automotive Business Unit, effective September 1, 2026, succeeding Adar Segal. The company describes this leadership change as aligned with growing automotive momentum and its focus on commercializing existing design wins and expanding its customer base.
Martin is portrayed as a senior global sales leader with more than 25 years of experience across automotive, connected vehicle platforms, IoT and software services, including roles at Harman Automotive, Red Bend Software, Agilent Technologies and Hewlett-Packard. Valens highlights his deep relationships with global automakers and history of securing major OEM awards.
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UNITED STATES
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16
OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July 2026
Commission File Number: 001-40842
VALENS SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 31, 2026 |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| VALENS SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. | |||
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| Name: | Yoram Salinger | ||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: July 31, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
Valens Semiconductor Appoints Dean Martin to Lead the Automotive Business Unit
Industry veteran brings deep OEM relationships and proven commercial leadership to drive the next phase of Valens’ automotive growth
HOD HASHARON, Israel, July 30, 2026 -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a leading provider of high-performance connectivity chipsets, today announced the appointment of Dean Martin as SVP, Head of the Automotive Business Unit, effective September 1, 2026. Dean will succeed Adar Segal, who is stepping down from the role. Dean joins at a time of growing automotive momentum and will help drive commercialization and customer expansion.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Dean to Valens as Head of the Automotive Business Unit,” said Yoram Salinger, Chief Executive Officer of Valens Semiconductor. “Dean is a veteran in the Automotive industry with a track record of turning innovative technologies into significant commercial successes. He has extensive experience in securing major design wins with leading global automakers and building the customer relationships needed to support long-term growth. I’m confident that he is the right person to execute on our existing design wins and further promote Valens chipsets across the global automotive market.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Adar Segal for his significant contribution to Valens over recent years and wish him every success in his future endeavors,” concluded Salinger.
Martin is a senior global sales leader with more than 25 years of experience scaling technology companies across automotive, connected vehicle platforms, IoT and software services. He has held senior commercial roles at Harman Automotive, Red Bend Software, Agilent Technologies and Hewlett-Packard. He has secured breakthrough awards with global OEMs and built long-standing relationships with leading customers and partners across the industry.
“I am excited to join Valens and lead the company’s Automotive Business Unit at such an important stage in the company’s development,” said Martin. “Valens has exceptional technology and a recognized brand within the automotive industry. With the significant momentum following the company’s recent automotive achievements, now is the time to leverage that strong foundation into broader commercial adoption. I look forward to working with the team to unlock the full potential of Valens’ automotive technology and integrate our chipsets into vehicles around the world.”
About Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) is a leading provider of high-performance connectivity chipsets that enable reliable, long-reach data transmission across the world’s most demanding applications. Valens’ chipsets are integrated into countless devices from leading customers, powering state-of-the-art audio-video installations, next-generation videoconferencing, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Software Defined Vehicles. Valens is a pioneer in connectivity technologies and a key contributor to leading industry standards, including HDBaseT® and MIPI A-PHY. For more information, visit www.valens.com.
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Press Contacts:
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Investor Contacts:
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SOURCE Valens Semiconductor