David Armour
About David Armour
David Armour serves as the Head of Wireless Connectivity Division at Synaptics Incorporated, a position he has held since March 2021 in the United Kingdom. With over 20 years of experience in applications engineering and business development, he has previously worked for several leading semiconductor companies, including Imagination Technologies and Cypress Semiconductor Corporation.
Work at Synaptics
David Armour has been serving as the Head of Wireless Connectivity Division at Synaptics Incorporated since March 2021. In this role, he engages with colleagues and the broader industry on technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS. His leadership focuses on delivering innovative solutions within the wireless connectivity sector, leveraging his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry.
Previous Experience
Before joining Synaptics, David Armour held several key positions in the semiconductor industry. He worked as Senior Director of Business Development at Imagination Technologies from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as IoT Regional Marketing Manager for EMEA at Cypress Semiconductor Corporation from 2016 to 2017, and as Strategic Marketing Manager for LoRa/LoRaWAN at Semtech from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes roles at Broadcom Corporation and GlobespanVirata, among others.
Education and Expertise
David Armour holds a B.Sc in Technology from The Open University, which he completed between 1994 and 2000. He also earned a B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Surrey, studying from 1989 to 1993. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in applications engineering, sales, product development, and business development within the technology sector.
Professional Background
David Armour has over 20 years of professional experience in the semiconductor industry. His career spans various roles, including applications engineering, sales, and strategic marketing. He has a proven track record of delivering solutions for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LPWAN markets, contributing to the success of leading global semiconductor companies.