TranSwitch Picks Chairman

SHELTON, Conn. -- TranSwitch Corporation (NASDAQ:TXCC - News), a leading provider of high-speed semiconductor solutions for voice, data and video communications, today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Mr. Gerald (Jerry) F. Montry as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Alfred Boschulte, who has served as Chairman of the Board since 2005 will remain as a Director of the Company and will hold the position of Chairman of the Compensation Committee. “Al has been a Director of the Company since 1998 and has always been available to the management team for advice and counsel. Al has a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, which have been invaluable in determining the course of the Company. I look forward to our continued association with Al,” said Dr. Santanu Das, President and CEO of TranSwitch Corporation

“The appointment of Jerry as the Chairman of the Board recognizes his experience and business acumen which will help TranSwitch management navigate through the challenges that our industry faces, and I look forward to working closely with Jerry in his new role as Chairman,” stated Das. Mr. Montry has been a Director of TranSwitch Corporation since May, 2000, and is also the Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board.

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