Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGM) today announced the appointment of Robert J. Willett to Allegro’s Board of Directors (“Board”) as an independent director. Mr. Willett’s appointment is effective on May 13, 2026.
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in industrial technology and automation, Mr. Willett brings deep operational expertise to the Allegro Board. Most notably, he spent 14 years as Chief Executive Officer of Cognex Corporation, a global leader in machine vision systems and sensors. During his tenure, he successfully scaled the business, drove sustained organic growth, and navigated complex global operations.
“Rob is a great addition to our Board, particularly given his deep roots in the sensor and industrial automation spaces,” said Joseph Martin, Chairman of the Board. “He has a proven track record of successfully guiding technology companies through periods of rapid expansion and market shifts. His strategic perspective, governance experience, and disciplined approach to capital deployment will be tremendous assets to Allegro as the Company continues to advance its sensing and power solutions globally.”
“Allegro is at the forefront of some of the most exciting technological shifts today, from xEV and ADAS in automotive to AI data center and robotics,” said Mr. Willett. “Having spent my career building and scaling companies in adjacent technology sectors, I see incredible potential in Allegro’s current trajectory. I look forward to working with my fellow directors in supporting the leadership team to advance Allegro’s strategy and enhance long-term shareholder value.”
In addition to Allegro, Mr. Willett currently serves on the board of directors for Clean Harbors, Inc., a publicly traded industrial and environmental services company, and Formlabs, a private industrial 3D printing company. Mr. Willett holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and an MBA from Yale University.
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