"At Belden, regardless of career stage, thrive in an environment fostering support, continuous professional growth, and exploration of potential."|David Aldrich is Director and Chair of the Board of Belden Inc 00:10:00
David J. Aldrich was elected Lead Independent Director in May 2018. Mr. Aldrich has been a director of the Company since 2007, and is the Chair of the Compensation Committee. The Board recruited Mr. Aldrich based on his experience in high technology signal transmission applications and for his experience as a Chief Executive Officer of a public company. Mr. Aldrich is currently the Chair of the Board of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (“Skyworks”). From April 2000 to May 2014, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Skyworks. In May 2014, Mr. Aldrich was named Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Skyworks, and from May 2016 to May 2018, Mr. Aldrich served as Executive Chair of Skyworks. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity. Mr. Aldrich received a B.A. degree in political science from Providence College and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Rhode Island. Chair of the Board. Member of the Compensation Committee.