Director, Workforce Development
Synopsys
Austin, Texas, United States
Katy Crist
Director, Workforce Development
Synopsys
Katy Crist is a Strategic Corporate Communications and Marketing Executive with over 20 years of demonstrated expertise in the semiconductor technology industry. After a distinguished 22-year career at TEL, where she steadily advanced and gained expertise across various business domains—including project management, field services, media development, training, global communications, corporate marketing, and workforce development—Katy transitioned to Synopsys, a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP. At Synopsys, she will support workforce development, bringing her adeptness in navigating the dynamic tech landscape to new challenges.
Katy's extensive experience includes building, cultivating, and leading multi-national teams to develop and implement differentiated brand experiences. She excels at strengthening collaboration, creating communities of influence, forging strategic global partnerships, and aligning cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth objectives. As a strategic partner, she aligns HR objectives with key business initiatives to optimize performance through effective recruiting, enhancing opportunities for future industry leaders. Katy is a specialist in identifying talent and leading collaborative efforts across business units to develop hiring strategies while effectively communicating company needs and strategies to external partners.
In addition to her corporate roles, Katy has served on numerous councils in the industry. Notably, she has contributed her expertise as a board member of the SEMI Foundation for the past five years and served as a board director for the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce for three years. She is an industry expert who has spoken at multiple engagements between 2021 and 2023, including delivering a keynote at a SEMI industry trade show, where she provided impactful insights and addressed semiconductor industry and workforce challenges. As a change agent, Katy has extensive experience working at the C-suite level, providing strategic direction to leadership, advancing diversity goals, fostering inclusive workplaces, and driving positive organizational change.
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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