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Empower Semiconductor Expands Board of Directors with Industry Veterans
Strengthened board brings decades of semiconductor expertise to guide and accelerate Empower’s growth phaseSAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empower Semiconductor, the world leader in powering AI-class processors, today announced the appointment of three distinguished industry veterans and executives to its Board of Directors. The new members further strengthen the board as Empower enters its next phase of growth following the recent close of its Series D financing round. Join
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