FSA, the voice of the global fabless business model, announces
today it will transition to become the Global Semiconductor Alliance
(GSA). FSA´s global leadership, including its Board of Directors, Asia
Pacific (AP) Leadership Council and Europe, Middle East and Africa
(EMEA) Leadership Council, unanimously made this decision.
The transition reflects the role FSA has played as a global
semiconductor organization and acknowledges that its original mission
to proliferate the adoption of the fabless business model has been
achieved.
The mission of GSA is to accelerate the growth and increase the
return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by
fostering a more effective fabless ecosystem through collaboration,
integration and innovation. To fulfill this mission, GSA will address
the challenges and enable industry-wide solutions within the supply
chain, including intellectual property (IP), electronic design
automation (EDA)/design, wafer manufacturing, test and packaging. The
Alliance will provide a platform for meaningful global collaboration;
identify and articulate market opportunities; encourage and support
entrepreneurship; and provide members with comprehensive and unique
market intelligence.
"FSA´s role has been vital to the emergence, adoption and
dominance of the business model. Today, the organization is focused on
addressing the challenges inherent in a complex value chain. Its new
role will be to reduce inefficiencies to ensure the long-term
viability, growth and profitability of the semiconductor industry,"
stated Dr. Dwight Decker, GSA chairman and non-executive chairman of
Conexant Systems, Inc.
FSA has made a significant impact on the industry since its
inception in 1994. Today, companies like NVIDIA, Broadcom and MediaTek
are bastions of innovation, and this year the fabless segment is
expected to generate over USD 50 billion in revenue. Furthermore,
there are hundreds of entrepreneurs creating innovations that will
fuel future growth of the industry.
"Since 1994, the growth of the FSA from a handful of companies to
500 members worldwide speaks to the value of the organization and its
founding mission," said Wim Roelandts, president, chief executive
officer and chairman of Xilinx, Inc. and chairman of the Semiconductor
Industry Association. "This next phase in its evolution as the Global
Semiconductor Alliance is an exciting time, as it continues to support
the overall growth of the semiconductor industry alongside
complementary organizations."
Members of GSA include companies throughout the supply chain,
representing 25 countries across the globe.
GSA remains committed to encourage and support entrepreneurship.
GSA has dedicated a director position for an emerging/start-up
company. Additionally, GSA has established the Emerging Company CEO
Council, increased the number of emerging companies participating in
its regional Councils and continues to work closely with the venture
capital (VC) community through its VC Advisory Council.
GSA addresses regional challenges and opportunities within Asia
through its AP Leadership Council, as well as with offices in Taiwan
and China. Its EMEA Leadership Council has expanded to include
industry leaders from the United Kingdom, Germany, Israel, Belgium and
France. GSA will also align with regional organizations to complement
their services, while avoiding duplication of resources.
For more information on GSA, visit www.gsaglobal.org.
