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Plano, Texas – February 5, 2025 – Apogee Semiconductor, a leader in radiation curing semiconductor solutions for commercial space applications, is proud to announce the appointments of Rachel Lovejoy and Dr. Marco Villa to the board of directors. These well-known executives bring decades of experience in intellectual property, global technology strategy and aerospace innovation, positioning Apogie for the continued growth and leadership of the industry.
A veteran legal and intellectual property expert, Rachel Lovejoy has built an impressive career advising technology companies, from early stage startups to global companies. Lovejoy is currently a senior advisor and chief IP counsel at SpaceX, leading intellectual property strategies, global portfolio management, and complex technical transactions such as satellite communications and microchip development. His previous leadership role at IBM and top law firms brings Lovejoy’s expertise in regulatory compliance, government contracts and commercialisation, making him a valuable addition to the strategic leadership of Apogie Semiconductors. Masu.
A veteran aerospace executive and investor, Dr. Marco Villa brings over 25 years of experience in engineering, operations and commercial space ventures. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and chief revenue officer for Terran Orbital, where he played a pivotal role in securing multi-billion dollar satellite contracts and global expansion initiatives. Dr. Villa was previously the Director of Mission Operations for SpaceX, leading the mission planning and execution of the Dragon Spaceship mission to the International Space Station. His deep expertise in satellite systems, business strategy and investments will support Apogee Semiconductor’s growth in the commercial and government aerospace markets.
“We’re looking forward to seeing you in the future,” said David Briggs, CEO of Apogee Semiconductor. “Their combined expertise in space technology, legal strategies and international market expansion will contribute as we continue to develop cutting-edge semiconductor solutions for the most demanding environments.”
With these new appointments, Apogee Semiconductor will strengthen its commitment to innovation, reliability and leadership in the aerospace semiconductor industry.
For more information about Apogee Semiconductor and its mission-critical technology solutions, visit www.apogeesemi.com.
About Apogee Semiconductors
Apogee Semiconductor is a leading provider of radiation curing semiconductor solutions for space, aerospace and defense applications. The company develops high-performance microelectronics designed to withstand extreme environments, enabling mission-critical systems in the most challenging conditions.
