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Walden Rhines
Chief Executive Officer at
SILVACO GROUP, INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Walden C.
Rhines is currently Chief Executive Officer at Rhines Consultants since 2019.
He is Chief Executive Officer & Director at Silvaco Group, Inc. starting in 2025.
He serves as Chairman of Qorvo, Inc. since 2023.
He holds director positions at The Oregon Engineering & Technology Industry Council, Classic Wines Auction, Inc., Electronic System Design, Inc. since 2016, Pallidus, Inc. since 2022, and Cornami, Inc. since 2020.
Formerly, Dr. Rhines was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Mentor Graphics Corp.
from 2000 to 2018.
He was Vice Chairman of the Electronic Design Automation Consortium from 1995 to 2009.
He served as Director at Cirrus Logic, Inc. from 1995 to 2009.
He was Independent Director at TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. from 2011 to 2015.
He held director roles at SEMATECH, Inc., Lewis & Clark College (Oregon), GlobalLogic, Inc., Semiconductor Research Corp.
from 2002 to 2020, Computer & Business Equipment Manufacturers Association, and Electronic System Design Alliance from 1994 to 2019.
He was Independent Director at PTK Acquisition Corp.
from 2020 to 2021.
He was Executive Vice President-Semiconductor Group at Texas Instruments Incorporated from 1987 to 1993.
Education includes graduate and doctorate degrees from Stanford University, an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from SMU-Cox School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
QORVO, INC. 0.08% | 14/08/2025 | 71,738 ( 0.08% ) | 7 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
SILVACO GROUP, INC. 0.41% | 22/05/2026 | 1,34,088 ( 0.41% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Latest news about Walden Rhines
| 22/25/22 | Silvaco says Babak Taheri leaves Silvaco as CEO | RE |
Walden Rhines active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| QORVO, INC. | Chairman | 13/11/2023 |
| SILVACO GROUP, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 19/08/2025 |
Pallidus, Inc.
 Pallidus, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Produces silicon carbide wafers | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2022 |
Rhines Consultants | Chief Executive Officer | 01/10/2019 |
Cornami, Inc.
 Cornami, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides real-time intelligent computing services for data security | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2020 |
Electronic System Design, Inc.
 Electronic System Design, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Provides electronic devices and innovative solutions for fuel industries | Director/Board Member | 25/04/2016 |
Classic Wines Auction, Inc.
 Classic Wines Auction, Inc. Classic Wines Auction, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports children and families in Portland and southwest regions by raising funds to address social issues such as poverty, homelessness, youth development, and family empowerment. The private company is based in Portland, OR. The organization partners with selected nonprofits to deliver culturally responsive programs and hosts fundraising events including an annual gala auction, urban wine tastings, winemaker dinners, and other culinary experiences. These events feature auction items such as fine wines, travel experiences, and luxury vehicles, and rely on a large volunteer base. Classic Wines Auction operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation and promotes community engagement and charitable giving through its wine and food events. | Director/Board Member | 24/07/2009 |
The Oregon Engineering & Technology Industry Council
 The Oregon Engineering & Technology Industry Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization which advises on engineering, computer science and technology programs | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Walden Rhines
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| PTK ACQU | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2021 |
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Training of Walden Rhines
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Connections
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1st degree connections
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1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Cirrus Logic, Inc.
 Cirrus Logic, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for audio and energy markets | Electronic Technology |
Mentor Graphics Corp.
 Mentor Graphics Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides electronic design automation systems-advanced computer software and emulation hardware systems | Technology Services |
Texas Instruments Incorporated
 Texas Instruments Incorporated SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells analog semiconductors & embedded processing products | Electronic Technology |
TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.
 TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures radio frequency, analog, and mixed signal integrated circuits | Electronic Technology |
SEMATECH, Inc.
 SEMATECH, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides research and development services in semiconductor manufacturing technology | Producer Manufacturing |
Cornami, Inc.
Cornami, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides real-time intelligent computing services for data security | Technology Services |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lewis & Clark College (Oregon)
 Lewis & Clark College (Oregon) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
GlobalLogic, Inc.
 GlobalLogic, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides digital engineering, AI and data services | Technology Services |
Electronic Design Automation Consortium
 Electronic Design Automation Consortium Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as electronic system design association | Commercial Services |
Semiconductor Research Corp.
 Semiconductor Research Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides semiconductor technology research services | Commercial Services |
The Oregon Engineering & Technology Industry Council
The Oregon Engineering & Technology Industry Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization which advises on engineering, computer science and technology programs | Commercial Services |
Computer & Business Equipment Manufacturers Association | |
Classic Wines Auction, Inc.
Classic Wines Auction, Inc. Classic Wines Auction, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports children and families in Portland and southwest regions by raising funds to address social issues such as poverty, homelessness, youth development, and family empowerment. The private company is based in Portland, OR. The organization partners with selected nonprofits to deliver culturally responsive programs and hosts fundraising events including an annual gala auction, urban wine tastings, winemaker dinners, and other culinary experiences. These events feature auction items such as fine wines, travel experiences, and luxury vehicles, and rely on a large volunteer base. Classic Wines Auction operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation and promotes community engagement and charitable giving through its wine and food events. | |
SMU-Cox School of Business
 SMU-Cox School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Electronic System Design, Inc.
Electronic System Design, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Provides electronic devices and innovative solutions for fuel industries | Distribution Services |
Qorvo, Inc.
 Qorvo, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Operates as a semiconductor company that develops and supplies cellular, ultra-wideband, Wi-Fi and other wireless products | Electronic Technology |
Pallidus, Inc.
Pallidus, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Produces silicon carbide wafers | Electronic Technology |
PTK Acquisition Corp.
 PTK Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Rhines Consultants | |
Electronic System Design Alliance
 Electronic System Design Alliance The Electronic System Design Alliance is a company based in San Jose. | |
Silvaco Group, Inc.
 Silvaco Group, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops computer aided and electronic design automation software & semiconductor intellectual property solutions | Technology Services |
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