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Adeia Expands Executive Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth and Advance Semiconductor Strategy
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA), the technology company known for developing foundational innovations that enable next-generation solutions for the semiconductor and media industries, today announced updates to its executive leadership team designed to strengthen execution towards the company’s long-term strategy and growth priorities. Craig Mitchell has rejoined Adeia as chief semiconductor officer, where he will lead the company’s semiconductor tec
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