Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) taps Karine Pinto‑Flomenboim as new CFO
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Valens Semiconductor Ltd. reported a planned change in its finance leadership. The company appointed Karine Pinto‑Flomenboim as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 9, 2026, succeeding Guy Nathanzon, who will step down from the role on July 13, 2026. During the interim period, Yael Rozenberg, currently VP Finance, will serve as Interim CFO to ensure continuity. The company highlights Karine’s more than 25 years of financial leadership experience at publicly listed and technology companies, including prior CFO roles and senior positions at well‑known global firms. Management positions this appointment as supporting Valens’ growth plans, capital allocation discipline, and focus on high‑performance connectivity markets.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 June 2026
Commission File Number: 001-40842
VALENS SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
8 Hanagar St. POB 7152
Hod Hasharon 4501309
Israel
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The information in the attached Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise set forth herein or as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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| ITEM | ||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated June 22, 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. | |||
| By: | /s/ Yoram Salinger | ||
| Name: | Yoram Salinger | ||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: June 22, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
Valens Semiconductor Appoints Karine Pinto-Flomenboim
as Chief Financial Officer
HOD HASHARON, Israel, June 22, 2026 -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a leader in high-performance connectivity, today announced the appointment of Karine Pinto-Flomenboim as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 9, 2026. Karine will succeed Guy Nathanzon, who is stepping down from the role.
“We are thrilled to welcome Karine Pinto-Flomenboim to Valens as CFO,” said Yoram Salinger, Chief Executive Officer of Valens Semiconductor. “Her two decades of experience in the semiconductor industry, combined with her strong financial acumen, align closely with our strategic focus as we continue to execute against our 2026 plans and position Valens for future growth. Karine brings more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership at publicly listed companies, with a proven track record of guiding organizations through scale, complexity, and transformation. She will play a pivotal role as we accelerate growth, support disciplined capital allocation, and drive sustainable growth for our shareholders.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Guy Nathanzon for his significant contribution to Valens over recent years,” concluded Salinger.
As announced, Guy will step down from his role on July 13, 2026, while Karine’s appointment will become effective on August 9, 2026. During the transition period, Yael Rozenberg, Valens’s VP Finance, will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
“I am delighted to be joining Valens to lead its next phase of growth,” said Pinto-Flomenboim. “Valens is uniquely positioned at the intersection of high-performance connectivity and next-generation video and AI applications, creating a compelling opportunity for long-term value creation across industries. I look forward to collaborating with Yoram and the Valens team to continue to drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable long-term growth.”
Karine Pinto-Flomenboim’s expertise spans capital markets, global operations, investor relations, M&A, and value creation, positioning her as a senior executive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and financial leadership. Prior to joining Valens, Karine served as CFO of Arbe Robotics Ltd. and previously held the CFO role at TIBA Parking Systems. Earlier in her career, she held various senior finance positions at Caesarstone Ltd., Applied Materials, Inc. and Intel. She holds an MA in Economics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is a graduate of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI).
About Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) is a leader in high-performance connectivity, enabling customers to transform the digital experiences of people worldwide. Valens’ chipsets are integrated into countless devices from leading customers, powering state-of-the-art audio-video installations, next-generation videoconferencing, and enabling the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving. Pushing the boundaries of connectivity, Valens sets the standard everywhere it operates, and its technology forms the basis for the leading industry standards such as HDBaseT® and MIPI A-PHY. For more information, visit https://www.valens.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the cyclicality of the semiconductor industry; the effect of inflation and a rising interest rate environment on our customers and industry; the ability of our customers to absorb inventory; competition in the semiconductor industry, and the failure to introduce new technologies and products in a timely manner to compete successfully against competitors; if Valens fails to adjust its supply chain volume due to changing market conditions or fails to estimate its customers’ demand; disruptions in relationships with any one of Valens’ key customers or suppliers; any difficulty selling Valens’ products if customers do not design its products into their product offerings; our ability to effectively manage, invest in, grow, and retain our sales force, research and development capabilities, marketing team and other key personnel; our ability to timely adjust product prices to customers following price increase by the supply chain; our ability to adjust our inventory level due to reduction in demand due to inventory buffers accrued by customers; our expectations regarding the outcome of any future litigation in which we are named as a party; our ability to adequately protect and defend our intellectual property and other proprietary rights; risks related to our use of AI technologies; our ability to successfully integrate or otherwise achieve anticipated benefits from acquired businesses; the market price and trading volume of the Valens ordinary shares may be volatile and could decline significantly; further deterioration of macroeconomic conditions due to ongoing global political and economic uncertainty; political, economic, governmental and tax consequences, as well as geopolitical tensions, associated with our incorporation and location in Israel; and those factors discussed in Valens’ Form 20-F filed with the SEC on February 25, 2026 under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents of Valens filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Press Contacts:
Yoni Dayan
Head of Communications
Valens Semiconductor Ltd.
Yoni.dayan@valens.com
Investor Contacts:
Michal Ben Ari
Investor Relations Manager
Valens Semiconductor Ltd.
Michal.Benari@valens.com
SOURCE Valens Semiconductor
FAQ
What leadership change did Valens Semiconductor (VLN) announce on this 6-K?
Valens Semiconductor announced that Karine Pinto‑Flomenboim will become Chief Financial Officer, effective August 9, 2026. She will replace current CFO Guy Nathanzon, who steps down July 13, 2026, with VP Finance Yael Rozenberg acting as Interim CFO in the transition period.
When will the new Valens Semiconductor (VLN) CFO take office?
Karine Pinto‑Flomenboim’s appointment as CFO becomes effective on August 9, 2026. Between July 13, 2026, when outgoing CFO Guy Nathanzon steps down, and that date, Valens VP Finance Yael Rozenberg will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Who is Valens Semiconductor’s outgoing CFO and when does he leave?
The outgoing CFO is Guy Nathanzon, who will step down from his role on July 13, 2026. Valens Semiconductor thanked him for his significant contributions in recent years and outlined a structured transition with an interim CFO before the new CFO assumes the position.
What experience does new Valens Semiconductor (VLN) CFO Karine Pinto‑Flomenboim bring?
Karine brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience at publicly listed and technology companies. She previously served as CFO of Arbe Robotics and TIBA Parking Systems and held senior finance roles at Caesarstone, Applied Materials, and Intel, with expertise in capital markets and global operations.
Who will serve as Interim CFO at Valens Semiconductor during the transition?
During the transition between CFOs, Yael Rozenberg, currently Valens Semiconductor’s VP Finance, will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer. She will bridge the period between July 13, 2026, when the current CFO departs, and August 9, 2026, when the new CFO officially assumes the role.
What business focus does Valens Semiconductor (VLN) highlight in this announcement?
Valens Semiconductor emphasizes its role in high‑performance connectivity for audio‑video installations, videoconferencing, and advanced driver‑assistance systems. The company notes that its chipsets support next‑generation video and AI applications and underpin standards such as HDBaseT and MIPI A‑PHY across multiple industries.