Presto Engineering, a leader in custom ASIC design, test, and production services, announces the appointment of Frédéric Valentin as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its global footprint and advancing its support for OEMs seeking differentiated semiconductor solutions.
“I am thrilled to welcome Frédéric to Presto Engineering,” said Cédric Mayor, CEO of Presto Engineering Group. “His deep understanding of the semiconductor landscape and strong track record in complex customer environments will be a key asset as we continue scaling our ASIC business and platform strategy across Europe and beyond.”
Frédéric Valentin brings over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having held senior commercial and leadership roles at ams OSRAM, ON Semiconductor, and various technical roles at Infineon Technologies and Thales. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of EMEA Sales at ams OSRAM, overseeing strategic customer engagement across the industrial, medical, and consumer segments. He holds a Master’s degree in Microelectronics from ENSICAEN, the French National Graduate School of Engineering of Caen, with an academic foundation in physics and engineering.
At Presto, Frédéric will lead the Sales, Marketing, and Business Development functions—focusing on strategic partnerships, vertical market expansion, and reinforcing Presto’s position as a leading ASIC partner from specification to production.
“Presto Engineering has everything it takes to become the European leader in ASIC development — from technical excellence and a solid customer base to the agility today’s market demands,” said Frédéric Valentin. “I’m thrilled to accelerate this growth journey, scale our customer-focused approach, and turn it into a real competitive edge."
This appointment supports Presto Engineering’s ambition to expand its ASIC offering across key markets such as medical devices, post-quantum secure chips, industrial IoT, and smart mobility, while continuing to invest in its European labs, IP platforms, Photonics and foundry ecosystem.
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