Synopsys has appointed Mike Ellow as Chief Revenue Officer. Ellow will oversee the company’s Go-To-Market organization and join the executive leadership team, reporting directly to President and CEO Sassine Ghazi. He brings more than three decades of experience in sales and technical leadership, most recently serving as CEO of Siemens EDA within Siemens Digital Industries Software. His career also includes leadership roles at Cadence Design Systems and Berkeley Design Automation.
Announcing the appointment, Ghazi stated, “Mike brings a wealth of experience in the systems-to-silicon design industry with a relentless focus on customer success and operational excellence. He has a proven track record building strong sales and engineering teams while delivering positive, predictable results.”
Ellow said he is eager to contribute to the company’s next phase of growth, noting, “Synopsys has evolved from a leader in EDA to a leader in engineering solutions, and I can’t wait to play a role in taking this company to the next level. I will operate with a sense of urgency, personal accountability, and transparency that enables customer success and delivers exceptional results.” Ellow holds engineering degrees from Lehigh University and the University of Southern California, as well as an MBA from California State University, Fullerton.