Laura Oliphant has left her post as director at Intel Capital, the corporate venturing vehicle for semiconductor maker Intel, to take the CEO position at US-based semiconductor testing service Translarity.
Oliphant joined Intel Capital in 2001 having previously been a supply chain program manager for its parent company since 1995, a role in which she also acted as a technical advisor to Intel Capital.
During her time at Intel Capital, Oliphant made and managed semiconductor technology investments for the unit, resulting in exits including NaWoTec, Xradia and Molecular Imprints.
Translarity provides full-wafer testing services at a low cost that it claims involve high performance and a short cycle time. Kelly Truman, the company’s outgoing CEO, will continue to hold a seat on its board of directors.
Oliphant said: “Translarity is the most innovative company in the semiconductor test industry. I am excited to be part of this great team, and I would like to thank Kelly for his extensive contributions to the company.”
She added by email to Global Corporate Venturing that her time at Intel Capital meant “I worked with a lot of companies, so that should help”.
– Photo of Laura Oliphant courtesy of LinkedIn