News: Microelectronics
6 February 2026
MACOM promotes distinguished technology fellow Jessen to senior VP, advanced GaN technology
MACOM Technology Solutions Inc of Lowell, MA, USA (which designs and makes RF, microwave, analog and mixed-signal and optical semiconductor technologies) has promoted two senior leaders within the organization to the senior vice president level. The promotions further strengthen and expand the management team, with a focus on executing strategic corporate initiatives to grow and better serve its diverse customer base, as well developing advanced semiconductor technologies.
Stephen Ferranti promoted to senior VP corporate development & investor relations
Ferranti joined MACOM in 2016 and has recently served as MACOM’s VP, corporate development & investor relations. He has broad-based experience in corporate development, marketing and growth strategies, capital structure and risk management and investor relations. Ferranti has managed and will continue to oversee MACOM’s strategic acquisition initiatives.
He has previous experience as a Wall Street sell-side analyst. Prior to that, he has semiconductor industry technical experience at two leading hardware companies.
Ferranti earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo, his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University, and his MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
Dr Gregg Jessen promoted to senior VP, advanced GaN technology
Jessen joined MACOM in 2022 and has recently served as a distinguished fellow of technology. He has extensive R&D leadership experience in advanced microelectronics, with a demonstrated history of developing RF GaN-on-SiC technology and emerging electronic materials for device and MMIC applications.
Prior to joining MACOM, Jessen served as director of the Microelectronics Center Foundry at BAE Systems, where he was also elected as an engineering fellow. Prior to that he was a fellow at the Air Force Research Laboratory in the Subsystems and Components Division, leading the development of mm-wave GaN transistor and MMIC technology for radar, communications and electronic warfare applications.
Jessen earned his B.S. in engineering physics from Wright State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from The Ohio State University. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 journal articles and conference papers, with over 7000 citations. Jessen currently serves as associate editor-in-chief for IEEE Electron Device Letters.
“These promotions reflect the hard work and dedication of two prominent contributors and our ongoing focus on driving innovation and strategic growth and development,” says president & CEO Stephen G. Daly.
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