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GlobalFoundries (GF)<\/a> today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sam Franklin as Chief Financial<\/a> Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Franklin previously served as Senior Vice President of Business Finance & Operations and Investor Relations and recently Interim CFO.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cWe are delighted to have Sam formally appointed as CFO,\u201d said Tim Breen, CEO of GF<\/strong>. \u201cHis proven leadership and financial expertise will accelerate GF\u2019s momentum and capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead. As we continue to drive profitability and deliver differentiated technologies for the scaling of AI from the data center to the physical world, Sam\u2019s ability to deliver results and partner across the organization will be critical to our success.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Franklin brings extensive financial leadership experience and a proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic growth. He joined GF in 2022 and has held senior roles overseeing finance operations, business finance, investor relations, capital markets and treasury. His deep understanding of GF\u2019s business and commitment to disciplined financial management position him to lead the company\u2019s finance and operations organization as GF continues to execute its long-term strategy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cI am thrilled to take on this role and support the acceleration of GF\u2019s mission to deliver essential chip technologies to our customers,\u201d said Franklin. \u201cAs the secular drivers and demand for semiconductors continue to ramp, GF is building a strong foundation for its next phase of robust, sustainable and profitable growth. I look forward to working with our talented teams across the world to advance our strategic priorities, drive operational excellence and create long-term value for our shareholders.\u201d<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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