Aptina's Board of Directors announced that Phil Carmack has joined Aptina as CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors.
“We are extremely pleased that Phil is joining Aptina. Carmack's impressive industry experience and leadership skills will unleash Aptina's potential and take the company to the next level,” said Nicholas Brathwaite, Chairman of the Board of Aptina.
“Imaging is the window to the future,” said Phil Carmack regarding his decision to join Aptina. “Clarity+ technology is an example of how Aptina is shaping the future, and how it is enhancing the user experience with real time HDR and high speed 4K support. I look forward to working with the talented people at Aptina in continuing to build on our innovations, broad portfolio of products and powerful intellectual property.”
Carmack most recently served as the Senior VP for NVIDIA's Mobile Business Unit which he established in 2003. Prior to his 13 years at NVIDIA, Carmack was the Executive VP of Research and Development at 3DFX Interactive, which was acquired by NVIDIA. His professional experience also includes leadership positions with innovative Silicon Valley companies including Senior VP and COO for Gigapixel and CEO and Founder of Raydiant.
Carmack succeeds Nicholas Brathwaite who has been Aptina's Interim CEO since August 2012. Brathwaite will continue in his role as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Aptina, a position he has held since July 2009.