Thinfilm appoints Giampaolo Marino as EVP, Hardware Solutions

Thinfilm has named Giampaolo Marino as its new executive vice president (EVP), Hardware Solutions.

Marino brings nearly 20 years of product leadership and go-to-market experience to Thinfilm

Marino brings nearly 20 years of product leadership and go-to-market experience to Thinfilm in the areas of mobile, IoT, consumer and industrial applications. As EVP, Hardware Solutions, he will be responsible for overseeing the product management and engineering functions for Thinfilm, as well as the company’s quality management program and hardware ecosystem strategic partnerships.

He joins Thinfilm from NXP Semiconductors, a specialist in secure connectivity technology for embedded applications. While at NXP he served as general manager and head of its product line, Audio & Voice Solution Products, IoT, managing a global team responsible for R&D, marketing, business development, system architecture, product definition, and customer application support. Marino also led NXP's audio and voice strategy for the mobile and IoT market segments across four strategic areas: mobile and wearables, automotive, home entertainment, and home control and security.

Prior to NXP, Marino held senior product-related positions with Monolithic Power Systems, Texas Instruments, Intersil and Analog Devices. He is a member of Thinfilm's executive management team and reports directly to company Thinfilm Davor Sutija.