DGAP-News: DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR Plc.: DIALOG STRENGTHENS MANAGEMENT FIREPOWER WITH APPOINTMENT OF MARK TYNDALL

Dialog Semiconductor Plc. / Miscellaneous

08.09.2008 

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Kirchheim/Teck, Germany, 8 September 2008 – Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB:
DLG), a leading provider of power management semiconductor solutions is
pleased to announce a further strengthening of its senior management team
with the appointment of Mark Tyndall as Vice President – Business
Development and Corporate Strategy.

Mr Tyndall, has extensive experience in global business development and
marketing within the semiconductor industry, having held key business
development and marketing roles at some of the industry’s most respected
firms including MIPS Technologies Inc., Infineon Technologies and Fujitsu
Microelectronics GmbH.

Mr Tyndall brings that experience to Dialog at an exciting time in the
company’s development.  Having returned this year to profitable growth on a
strategy focused on exploiting power management opportunities in high
growth product segments, the company has identified the need to appoint a
dedicated strategist to concentrate on the continued development and
execution of Dialog’s strategic goals.

Announcing Mr Tyndall’s appointment to this strategic role, Dialog Chief
Executive Officer Dr Jalal Bagherli commented:

'We have undergone a significant transformation at Dialog over the past 12
months, refocusing our product development strategy on high growth areas,
streamlining our operations and returning to profitability. These are
significant achievements but we cannot stop here.'

'The Dialog Board is committed to securing a long term, profitable future
for the business and Mark’s appointment as VP – Business Development and
Corporate Strategy is a key part of that commitment. Mark has deep
experience of business development at a number of our industry’s largest
and most successful firms. I am confident this experience, coupled with
his enthusiasm for our technology and plans will be invaluable to us as we
push forward with our growth strategy.'

Commenting on his new role at Dialog, Mr Tyndall said:

'I am delighted to be joining Dialog at this very exciting time for the
company. Dialog has a unique product set and a very clear vision for its
future. I look forward to playing my part in continuing to shape Dialog’s
strategic plans and executing successfully on its long term goal to be a
world leader in energy efficient mixed signal solutions.'


Information about Dialog Semiconductor

Dialog Semiconductor develops and supplies power management, audio and
display driver technology, targeting the wireless and automotive and
industrial segments. The company’s expertise in mixed signal design, with
products manufactured entirely in CMOS technology, enhances the performance
and features of wireless, hand-held and portable electronic products. Its
technology is also used in intelligent control circuits in automotive and
industrial applications. Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered near
Stuttgart, Germany with operating facilities in the UK, the USA, Austria,
Japan and Taiwan. The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock
exchange.

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For further information please contact:

Dialog Semiconductor      FD - London           A&B FD - Frankfurt
Neue Straße 95            Matt Dixon            Claudine Schaetzle
D-73230 Kirchhheim/Teck   T +44 20 7269 7214    T +49 69 920 37 185
Germany                   matt.dixon@fd.com     c.schaetzle@abfd.de 
T +49-7021-805-412 
F +49-7021-805-200 
dialog@fd.com
www.dialog-semiconductor.com


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Language:     English
Issuer:       Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
              Tower Bridge House, St. Katharine's Way
              E1W 1AA London
              Großbritannien
Phone:        +49 7021 805-412
Fax:          +49 7021 805-200
E-mail:       birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
Internet:     www.diasemi.com
ISIN:         GB0059822006
WKN:          927200
Indices:      MIDCAP, PRIMEALL, TECHALLSHARE
Listed:       Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
              in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf
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