
Ichiro Aoki to retire as indie President and Board Member, while indie welcomes the appointment of Thomas Schiller to the Board


indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ:INDI), an automotive solutions innovator, today announced

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Ichiro Aoki to retire as indie President and Board Member, while indie welcomes the appointment of Thomas Schiller to the Board</i>

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indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INDI">INDI</a>), an automotive solutions innovator, today announced that Dr. Ichiro Aoki will resign from his position as President of indie and member of indie’s board of directors, effective June 29, 2026, and has appointed Mr. Thomas Schiller to its board of directors.

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Dr. Aoki has been with indie since its inception and is renowned as one of the Company’s co-founders, serving as indie’s President, managing the execution of the Company’s engineering plans. Dr. Aoki will transition to a more focused, limited role centered on technical expertise, while also offering advisory support to advance the Company’s strategic product roadmap.

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"We are extremely thankful to Dr. Aoki for his exceptional years of service and visionary leadership as a co-founder of indie. His commitment and ingenuity helped lay the foundation upon which our organization was built," said Donald McClymont, indie’s co-founder and CEO. "Ichiro’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping our culture and many of the major engineering accomplishments that have propelled our success. We look forward to his ongoing guidance in his new role as Technical Advisor."

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Mr. Schiller has contributed greatly to the Company over the past seven years, initially serving as indie’s former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy, and recently as a Strategic Advisor. His leadership and tenacity are exemplified by the instrumental role he played in steering the Company’s 2021 IPO. While continuing to serve indie in his current advisory role, his appointment to indie’s Board of Directors will enable Mr. Schiller to have a broader impact on the Company, working directly alongside fellow board members and executive leadership to help shape key decisions and guide strategic execution.

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"I am humbled and honored to join indie’s Board at such a pivotal and exciting time for the Company," said Tom Schiller. "With a world class team underpinned by key requisite technologies, indie is well positioned to capitalize on intelligent ADAS as it now expands to address adjacent physical AI markets including robotics and humanoids."

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"We are excited to welcome Tom to indie’s Board of Directors. With an impressive track record of success, distinguished career, and a proven history of entrepreneurial leadership, his contributions will be invaluable," said David Aldrich, chairman of the board of indie. "Tom has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving performance, creating shareholder value, and identifying new opportunities for long-term success. The board and I look forward to leveraging Tom’s unique perspectives and deep industry expertise."

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Mr. Thomas Schiller has served as a Strategic Advisor to indie since November 2024, providing guidance and leadership in strategic planning and M&amp;A. He was formerly Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy with indie, until June 2024, leading all corporate financing, reporting, investor relations, treasury, tax, and M&amp;A activities. Prior to joining indie in October 2019, Mr. Schiller was Vice President of Marketing at Marvell Semiconductor and previously was Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Skyworks Solutions.

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Mr. Schiller earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Finance, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. In addition, Mr. Schiller completed executive education programs at the University of California, Los Angeles and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About indie</b>

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Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA, indie is empowering the automotive revolution with next-generation semiconductors, photonics, and perception software platforms. We focus on developing innovative, high-performance, and energy-efficient mixed-signal SoCs and system solutions for ADAS and adjacent industrial applications, including humanoid robotics, and quantum technology. Our sensors span all major modalities (Radar, Computer Vision, LiDAR, and Ultrasound), accelerating the proliferation of automated vehicle safety and sensing features. As a global innovator, we are an approved vendor to Tier 1 partners, and our solutions can be found in marquee automotive OEMs worldwide.

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indie Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Indie leadership change as Schiller joins board amid Aoki retirement

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Ichiro Aoki to retire as indie President and Board Member, while indie welcomes the appointment of Thomas Schiller to the Board


indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ:INDI), an automotive solutions innovator, today announced</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Indie Semiconductor disclosed that co-founder Ichiro Aoki will retire from the presidency and board on June 29, 2026, with Thomas Schiller joining the board. Aoki will become a technical advisor; Schiller, a former CFO who helped lead the 2021 IPO, will influence strategy, M&amp;A and broaden the company’s push into AI-enabled ADAS, robotics, and humanoids.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Indie to retire President Ichiro Aoki; Schiller named to board, effective June 29, 2026.</li><li>Aoki shifts to technical advisor; Schiller expands role to shape strategy and M&amp;A.</li><li>Schiller previously CFO; instrumental in 2021 IPO; advisory since 2024.</li><li>Schiller to help steer AI/ADAS expansion into robotics and humanoids.</li><li>Indie focuses on ADAS semiconductors and perception software for Tier 1 OEMs.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>indie Semiconductor (INDI)</strong>: Leadership change at INDI; potential impact on governance and roadmap.</li><li><strong>Marvell Technology (MRVL)</strong>: Schiller previously VP Marketing; network may aid partnerships or market exposure.</li><li><strong>Skyworks Solutions (SWKS)</strong>: Schiller previously VP Strategy and Corporate Development; strategic leverage for INDI.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments; Leadership changes at a micro-cap tech supplier can influence governance and execution risk for INDI.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Schiller’s board appointment could boost investor confidence in strategy and capital allocation.</li><li>June 29, 2026 retirement date sets near-term governance transition risk/reward.</li><li>AI/ADAS market expansion commentary may lift sentiment.</li><li>Any new product roadmap updates could move INDI shares.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Effective June 29, 2026: Ichiro Aoki retires as indie President and board member.</li><li>Thomas Schiller to join indie&#039;s Board of Directors; previously CFO and EVP Strategy.</li><li>Aoki transitions to Technical Advisor; Schiller formerly Strategic Advisor since Nov 2024.</li><li>Schiller instrumental in indie&#039;s 2021 IPO; former CFO at indie; background at Marvell and Skyworks.</li><li>Indie focuses on ADAS, next-gen semiconductors, perception software; sensors Radar/vision/LiDAR/Ultrasound.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish over the next 6–12 months on governance strength and strategic execution.</p>
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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Ichiro Aoki to retire as indie President and Board Member, while indie welcomes the appointment of Thomas Schiller to the Board</i>

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indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INDI">INDI</a>), an automotive solutions innovator, today announced that Dr. Ichiro Aoki will resign from his position as President of indie and member of indie’s board of directors, effective June 29, 2026, and has appointed Mr. Thomas Schiller to its board of directors.

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Dr. Aoki has been with indie since its inception and is renowned as one of the Company’s co-founders, serving as indie’s President, managing the execution of the Company’s engineering plans. Dr. Aoki will transition to a more focused, limited role centered on technical expertise, while also offering advisory support to advance the Company’s strategic product roadmap.

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"We are extremely thankful to Dr. Aoki for his exceptional years of service and visionary leadership as a co-founder of indie. His commitment and ingenuity helped lay the foundation upon which our organization was built," said Donald McClymont, indie’s co-founder and CEO. "Ichiro’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping our culture and many of the major engineering accomplishments that have propelled our success. We look forward to his ongoing guidance in his new role as Technical Advisor."

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Mr. Schiller has contributed greatly to the Company over the past seven years, initially serving as indie’s former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy, and recently as a Strategic Advisor. His leadership and tenacity are exemplified by the instrumental role he played in steering the Company’s 2021 IPO. While continuing to serve indie in his current advisory role, his appointment to indie’s Board of Directors will enable Mr. Schiller to have a broader impact on the Company, working directly alongside fellow board members and executive leadership to help shape key decisions and guide strategic execution.

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"I am humbled and honored to join indie’s Board at such a pivotal and exciting time for the Company," said Tom Schiller. "With a world class team underpinned by key requisite technologies, indie is well positioned to capitalize on intelligent ADAS as it now expands to address adjacent physical AI markets including robotics and humanoids."

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"We are excited to welcome Tom to indie’s Board of Directors. With an impressive track record of success, distinguished career, and a proven history of entrepreneurial leadership, his contributions will be invaluable," said David Aldrich, chairman of the board of indie. "Tom has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving performance, creating shareholder value, and identifying new opportunities for long-term success. The board and I look forward to leveraging Tom’s unique perspectives and deep industry expertise."

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Mr. Thomas Schiller has served as a Strategic Advisor to indie since November 2024, providing guidance and leadership in strategic planning and M&amp;A. He was formerly Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy with indie, until June 2024, leading all corporate financing, reporting, investor relations, treasury, tax, and M&amp;A activities. Prior to joining indie in October 2019, Mr. Schiller was Vice President of Marketing at Marvell Semiconductor and previously was Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Skyworks Solutions.

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Mr. Schiller earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Finance, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. In addition, Mr. Schiller completed executive education programs at the University of California, Los Angeles and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About indie</b>

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Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA, indie is empowering the automotive revolution with next-generation semiconductors, photonics, and perception software platforms. We focus on developing innovative, high-performance, and energy-efficient mixed-signal SoCs and system solutions for ADAS and adjacent industrial applications, including humanoid robotics, and quantum technology. Our sensors span all major modalities (Radar, Computer Vision, LiDAR, and Ultrasound), accelerating the proliferation of automated vehicle safety and sensing features. As a global innovator, we are an approved vendor to Tier 1 partners, and our solutions can be found in marquee automotive OEMs worldwide.

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Indie Semiconductor disclosed that co-founder Ichiro Aoki will retire from the presidency and board on June 29, 2026, with Thomas Schiller joining the board. Aoki will become a technical advisor; Schiller, a former CFO who helped lead the 2021 IPO, will influence strategy, M&A and broaden the company’s push into AI-enabled ADAS, robotics, and humanoids.

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