Chief Operating Officer, Microchip Technology Inc. Age: 62 Director since: 2024 Committees: Audit Corporate Governance & Sustainability Business Experience: Mr. Simoncic has served as Chief Operating Officer of Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) since April 1, 2024. Microchip is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. He served as Microchip s Executive Vice President Analog Power and Interface Business Unit from April 2023 to April 2024; as Senior Vice President, Analog Power and Interface Business Units from February 2019 to April 2023; and as Vice President, Analog Power and Interface Business Units from September 1999 to February 2019. Mr. Simoncic holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology. Qualifications: Mr. Simoncic brings to the Board his significant experience as an executive leader and chief operating officer of a control solutions technology manufacturer serving many of the same markets that Applied services. His experience in global operations, distribution and supply chain management, and manufacturing adds significant knowledge and experience to the Board. In addition, his leadership in a technology manufacturer will provide valuable knowledge to the Board as we continue to expand our Engineered Solutions segment and businesses.