San Diego, CA — September 15, 2025 – ElevATE Semiconductor, a leading provider of advanced pin electronics (PE) and device power supply (DPS/PMU/VI) IC solutions for the semiconductor test market, proudly announces the appointment of Heather Kirkby as Chairwoman of its Board of Directors.
Heather Kirkby, who has served on ElevATE’s board since 2024, brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across technology, life sciences, and semiconductor industries. Most recently, she was the Chief People Officer at Recursion Pharmaceuticals, where she helped scale the company through IPO and global growth. Prior to Recursion, Ms. Kirkby spent over 15 years at Intuit, where she held senior leadership roles in product management, marketing, and talent development, driving innovation and organizational transformation. She has also held leadership positions at Siebel (acquired by Oracle) and Schlumberger in her early career.
Ms. Kirkby’s leadership has earned industry recognition, including Intuit’s CEO Leadership Award in 2017 and being named a finalist for the Women Tech Council Leadership Award in 2020. She also earned her MBA from Harvard Business School.
“I am honored to step into the role of Chairwoman at ElevATE,” said Heather Kirkby. “Having served on the Board over the past year, I’ve seen firsthand the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the semiconductor test market. I look forward to working with the leadership team to continue building on this momentum and driving ElevATE’s long-term growth.”
Ms. Kirkby succeeds Chris Puscasiu, Managing Partner of Presidio Investors, who helped guide ElevATE through a period of rapid growth and innovation.
“It has been a privilege to serve as Chairman of ElevATE since 2018," said Chris Puscasiu. "After guiding the company’s growth for the past six years, I am ready to give the reins to Heather. She has already made a meaningful impact on the Board, and I am confident her leadership will further strengthen ElevATE’s position in the semiconductor test market.”
Since its founding in 2012, ElevATE Semiconductor has established itself as a leader in innovation in the Test and ATE markets. The appointment of Heather Kirkby as the new Chairwoman marks a crucial step in the company’s evolution, reflecting its dedication to scaling its impact and shaping the future of semiconductor testing.