Jodi Shelton

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Jodi Shelton[1] (born April 3) is the co-founder and president of the Global Semiconductor Alliance, serving on its board of directors since its inception in 1994.

Ms. Shelton is also founder, president and CEO of the Shelton Group, which was also founded in 1994, originally as an investor relations (IR) firm to help public companies manage their IPO process. In 1997, she broadened Shelton Group’s practice to include public relations (PR), which provides the critical, strategic counsel and services needed for company and product launches, as well as pre- and post-IPO phases.

Early career

Ms. Shelton began her career at Cyrix Corporation, where she became part of a three-person executive team that led the company’s IPO. Her positioning of Cyrix to the industry and the media as a formidable competitor to Intel Corporation resulted in hundreds of articles, including feature stories in major business press.

GSA and Ms. Shelton’s Involvement

Ms. Shelton was instrumental in the creation of GSA [2](formerly known as the Fabless Semiconductor Association) and has continuously addressed global issues in the semiconductor industry as the voice of its members. Under her leadership, GSA has grown to include more than 500 corporate members from across the globe.

Ms. Shelton oversees GSA daily global operations, ensuring the Alliance remains focused on achieving its defined vision and goals. She has become one of the leading spokespersons for the semiconductor industry and is often a keynote speaker at high-level financial and industry conferences, providing insight on key topics pertaining to the global semiconductor and electronics industries.[3]

In recognition of her contributions, Ms. Shelton has been invited to ring the closing bell on NASDAQ three times since 2006.[4]

Ms. Shelton established and manages all of the GSA’s leadership groups, including:

Ms. Shelton has recruited the support of many CEOs within the industry in order to support the cause and efforts of GSA.

Upon the advice of the GSA board and its members, Ms. Shelton’s further expanded GSA’s international presence when it opened offices in Taiwan in 2003. Since then, GSA has made additional progress in China, Europe, Japan and Israel. Furthermore, Ms. Shelton moved her family across the globe and spent six months in Shanghai in 2008 to help solidify GSA’s reputation and membership services in Asia.

The GSA was founded in 1994 as the Fabless Semiconductor Association, representing fabless semiconductor companies across the globe.

Philanthropic History

Ms. Shelton is actively involved and supportive within the community, serving as a board member, and a contributor of time, resources and capital.

Education

Ms. Shelton earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from San Diego State University, and a master’s degree in political science from the University of Houston. She lives in Dallas with her husband and two sons.

Various Mentions in the Press and By-line Articles

Ms. Shelton is a frequent speaker at industry events on behalf of Shelton Group and GSA, and has authored numerous articles for industry and business publications. Following is a sampling:

ECN, "The Tinker's Toolbox - A talk with Jodi Shelton of the Global Semiconductor Alliance"- Alix Paultre

TMCnet, "Global Semiconductor Association Co-Founder Talks with TMCnet about the Industry" - Carrie Schmelkin

SemiconPortal, "GSA Knocking on the Door of Japan's Semiconductor Industry"

Chip Design, "Why 'Global?'"- Jodi Shelton

EE Times, “Viewpoint: Semi Companies will Survive, Thrive” – Jodi Shelton

Enterprising Women, “Expanding Business Horizons Within the Chinese Market” – Jodi Shelton

wsRadio.com, “Being a Woman Executive in High Tech” – Jodi Shelton

EE Times Asia, “FSA Rechristened as the Global Semiconductor Alliance” – Peter Clarke

Forbes, “Recession Predictions” – Ed Sperling

References

  1. ↑ Jodi Shelton, Executive Director, Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)
  2. ↑ Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA) to Become Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)
  3. ↑ http://www.sheltongroup.com/advantages/team/shelton.asp
  4. ↑ NASDAQ, “Jodi Shelton, Executive Director of FSA, Presides Over the Market Close”
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