Conexant Names Legal Head

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXT) today announced that Mark D. Peterson has joined the company as senior vice president, chief legal officer, and secretary. In his new role, Peterson is responsible for the global legal affairs of the company, including all general corporate, securities, transactions, intellectual property, and litigation activities. He reports to Dan Artusi, Conexant president and chief executive officer.

"Mark is an important addition to our senior management team," said Artusi. "He is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in intellectual property and corporate litigation, and he has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills throughout the course of his career. I am confident that he will provide us with outstanding strategic counsel in his new role, and that he will prove to be an invaluable asset to Conexant."

Conexant Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CNXT)