About the Speaker
Mr. Rick Cassidy discussed the semiconductor industry and the unique role TSMC has had changing the State-of-the-Art Logic landscape. With 45+ years in the industry, Mr. Cassidy has a wealth of experience to draw upon regarding the industry’s shifts and disruptions. He’s a 27 veteran of TSMC, having joined in 1997 as a North America Vice President, and later promoted to CEO and President of TSMC North America in 2005. In 2008, Mr. Cassidy was appointed Corporate Vice President of TSMC, responsible for the North American region, and promoted to Senior Vice President in 2014. He was a contributor to TSMC’s decision to expand operations to the United States and the selection of Arizona as the location of its latest cutting-edge chipmaking fabs. He served as TSMC AZ’s first CEO. Today he serves as Chairman of TSMC Arizona. He began his career at Fairchild Semiconductor, later acquired by National Semiconductor, and rose in the company in roles and responsibilities in engineering and management over an 18-year span. He serves on the boards of the Global Semiconductor Alliance and Achronix and is a board advisor to Ethernovia. Mr. Cassidy is listed as an inventor on two patents and is an alumnus of the United States Military Academy at West Point where he earned his degree in engineering.
About the Event Series
The semiconductor industry, a cornerstone of the global economy, plays a crucial role in shaping the success or failure of many other markets. At the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, we focus on studying and reporting on various policy issues related to USG semiconductor access, security and US economic strength. Our aim is on achieving a resilient supply chain of semiconductors for US needs, road mapping the distribution of CHIPS Act funds, emphasizing the importance of long-term R&D to the domestic semiconductor industry, and the role of semiconductors in the race for AI dominance. As a leading voice on semiconductors and a bridge between government and industry, we are hosting a series of dialogs with key industry leaders.
