Robert Fan
About Robert Fan
Robert Fan serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Silicon Motion Technology Corp., where he has contributed to revenue growth in North America since 2013. He has a diverse background in marketing and sales, with previous roles at companies such as Intel, Berkana Wireless, and Spansion.
Current Role at Silicon Motion
Robert Fan serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Silicon Motion Technology Corp., a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Milpitas, California. In addition to his sales responsibilities, he has been the President of SMI U.S.A. since 2013. During his tenure, he has played a key role in significantly growing the company's revenue in North America.
Previous Experience in Technology Companies
Prior to his current role, Robert Fan held various positions in notable technology companies. He worked at Berkana Wireless as VP of Marketing and Product Management from 2004 to 2005, before its acquisition by Qualcomm. He also served as a Senior Marketing Manager in the Mobile Platform Group at Intel Corporation from 1999 to 2000 and held multiple roles at Intel from 1991 to 1999, including OEM Marketing Manager and Western Region Account Manager.
Educational Background
Robert Fan has a strong educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) from Santa Clara University. Additionally, he completed the General Management Executive Program at The University of Texas at Austin. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in EECS from UC Berkeley.
Leadership in Marketing and Sales
Robert Fan has extensive experience in marketing and sales leadership. He served as VP of Marketing & Sales at Resonext Communications Inc. from 2000 to 2003 and as Segment Marketing/Business Development Director at Spansion from 2010 to 2013. He has also been involved in two venture-backed startups as Vice President of Marketing, both of which achieved positive shareholder returns.
Expertise in Sales and Technology Adoption
Robert Fan has a proven track record in building field sales and support teams aimed at driving the early adoption and proliferation of technology products. His extensive experience in the technology sector has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex sales environments and foster growth in competitive markets.