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82 PCB007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2025 dent Council of Advisors on the Science and Technology semiconductor working group. He was an adjunct professor at Stanford Uni- versity from 2017–22 and a professor in resi- dence at UC Berkeley from 2001–10. roughout his career, Bahai has held a number of leadership roles including direc- tor of research labs and chief technology offi- cer of National Semiconductor, technical man- ager of a research group at Bell Laboratories, and founder of Algorex, a communication and acoustic IC and system company, which was acquired by National Semiconductor. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College, Univer- sity of London and a doctorate degree in elec- trical engineering from University of Califor- nia, Berkeley. "Electronics: The Resource Transforming the Global Economy" Presenter: Dr. John W. Mitchell, president and CEO, IPC Noon–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 (Separate registration required) Electronics is the critical resource for the con- tinued growth of the global economy. Mitch- ell will discuss the role of industry, govern- ments, and global bodies in resolving supply chain, sustainability, technology, and informa- tion challenges and propose solutions allowing electronics to continue to transform how we live, work, and communicate successfully. Mitchell is a best-selling author and a lead- ing expert on solving global workforce issues. A big-picture thinker who routinely works with global leaders from more than 3,000 com- panies worldwide, he has made it his mission to bring innovative and original systems and frameworks to hiring, developing, and retain- ing talent. In his keynote talks, Mitchell shares inspiring stories of companies and organiza- tions that have adapted to fundamental work- force changes by focusing on what matters most: e human beings they hired. He deliv- ers the key business strategies and manage- ment directions to recruit and retain the best talent for your companies. Whether you're a seasoned CEO or a workplace neophyte, Mitchell can help you build a successful work- place in a rapidly changing landscape. He will share practical, actionable insights that you can implement immediately. PCB007 Dr. John W. Mitchell