Lisa Bodensteiner
About Lisa Bodensteiner
Current Role at Synaptics
Lisa Bodensteiner joined Synaptics in November 2023 as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary. In this role, Lisa oversees all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for the company. Her extensive knowledge and experience in corporate governance and legal affairs play a pivotal role in guiding Synaptics' strategic initiatives.
Previous Leadership at Plantronics Inc. (Poly)
Before joining Synaptics, Lisa Bodensteiner served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Plantronics, Inc., also known as Poly. During her tenure at Poly, Lisa was responsible for managing the legal operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing executive leadership in corporate governance.
Career at SunPower Corporation
From June 2012 to May 2016, Lisa Bodensteiner was the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at SunPower Corporation. In this role, she was charged with overseeing the company’s legal department, managing compliance programs, and ensuring that SunPower met its legal and regulatory obligations.
Other Executive Roles
Lisa Bodensteiner held key executive positions at First Solar, Inc., and OptiSolar Inc. Furthermore, she contributed significantly to Calpine Corporation, where she served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, and Compliance Officer for a decade. Calpine Corporation is recognized as America's largest generator of natural gas and geothermal resources.
Educational Background
Lisa Bodensteiner holds a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the University of Nevada. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive legal and business career.