Freescale Appoints Lisa Su as General Manager, Networking and Multimedia

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23, 2008 - Freescale Semiconductor announced today the appointment of Dr. Lisa Su to the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Multimedia.

Dr. Su joined Freescale in 2007 as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, leading the company’s Technology Solutions Organization and driving the company’s technical roadmap and research and development activities. She replaces Lynelle McKay, the prior general manager, who recently announced her departure from the company. Dr. Su will continue in the role of Chief Technology Officer until a replacement is announced.

“Freescale’s embedded processing and advanced multicore technology continues to change the playing field, driving innovation in the networking market, as well as expanding opportunities in areas such as consumer, storage, printing and industrial,” said Rich Beyer, chairman and CEO. “Lisa’s significant technology and product management experience make her an excellent choice to lead this business.”

Prior to joining Freescale, Dr. Su led global semiconductor research and development for IBM and also held various technical and business positions at IBM including vice president of technology development and alliances in the Systems and Technology Group and director of the PowerPCTM product line.