David Shimmon

David J. Shimmon brings over twenty-five years of experience and leadership to the semiconductor and related industries. He has served as chairman, chief executive officer, advisor, or board member to many companies. He is passionate about innovation and finding solutions to serve the needs of mature industries as well as early stage industries and companies that use advanced technology.

David became involved in the semiconductor industry as a co-founder of Kinetics Holdings, which grew from a small regional concern in Silicon Valley to a leading provider of high-purity products to the manufacturers of semiconductors. He has served in several positions including President of Fortune 500 company U.S. Filter Corporation. Following the sale of U.S. Filter, he has focused his efforts on the startup and expansion of several businesses which serve the global semiconductor industry. David has been involved with business activities throughout the world including operations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Israel, and Southeast Asia.

In addition to his business initiatives, David has enjoyed an active presence in his community with a focus on education, medicine, and youth activities. He has served on the boards of several not-forprofit groups and government sponsored economic and social policy councils. His board memberships include the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (DeYoung and Legion of Honor), California Pacific Medical Center Foundation, Town School for Boys, The Branson School, and the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. David is an executive board member of the San Francisco Host Committee, supporting the Mayor’s Office of Protocol in showcasing the city to the world.

David is a sports and wine enthusiast, is passionate about the opera, and enjoys travel. David resides in San Francisco, California with his wife Mary Beth and has two children, Alison Julia and David, Jr.