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Fairchild Names Thomas Magnanti to Its Board

September 25, 2003 by Jeff Shepard

Fairchild Semiconductor International (South Portland, ME) announced the appointment of Thomas Magnanti to the company's board of directors. As Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Dean of the School of Engineering, and one of 14 faculty holding MIT's prestigious Institute Professor position, Professor Magnanti brings tremendous engineering and management talent, skill and expertise to Fairchild's board.

"Tom is an extraordinary and valuable addition to Fairchild's Board," said Kirk Pond, president, CEO and chairman of the board. "His distinguished career in education and research will provide Fairchild a unique technological perspective. We look forward to his active participation as we grow our business worldwide."