Boards: Axcelis Technologies, Form Factor Inc., Ichor Holdings, Ltd.

Jorge Titinger is a seasoned executive and board member with more than 35 years of experience in the high-tech industry, focusing on strategy, corporate transformations, and leadership development. As the founder and CEO of Titinger Consulting, Jorge provides strategic advisory services, guiding companies through complex merger-and-acquisition processes, digital transformations, and cultural alignment initiatives. His expertise is sought after by organizations ranging from multibillion-dollar corporations to innovative startups. 

Jorge has an impressive track record of board service across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He currently serves as board chair at Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), where he also chairs the compensation committee, and was a member of the audit committee. In addition, he is an independent board member at FormFactor (Nasdaq: FORM) and Ichor Systems (Nasdaq: ICHR), leading key committees including the nominating and governance, compensation, and cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. He was recognized for his board service as among the NACD Directorship 100™ in 2023. 

His past board experience includes roles at CalAmp, COHU, HTGC, Xcerra, SGI, Verigy, Electroglas, and Thermawave, where he has played pivotal roles in governance, strategic planning, and corporate oversight. Jorge’s contributions to board governance are well recognized, particularly his leadership in compensation/human capital, nominating and governance, and cybersecurity committees. 

Jorge’s board involvement extends beyond the corporate realm into the nonprofit sector, where he has served on the boards of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, the Stanford Children’s Hospital, Innovate Public Schools, Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and Valor Academy. His commitment to community service is further reflected in his role as board chair at the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, where he led initiatives to improve the lives of the Hispanic community. 

Jorge’s executive leadership experience includes his tenure as president, CEO, and director of Silicon Graphics and Verigy Inc., where he successfully led turnarounds that culminated in high-value acquisitions. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and building high-performing teams. 

An award-winning author, Jorge cowrote Differences That Make a Difference with Pedro Espinoza, capturing insights from more than 100 top executives on the positive impact of diversity and inclusion on business success. His expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; innovation; and corporate strategy makes him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in these areas. 

Jorge holds a bachelor of science and master of science in electrical engineering and a master of science in engineering management and business, all from Stanford University. A former accomplished athlete, Jorge captained both the Stanford varsity soccer team and the US national indoor soccer team. He remains passionate about education, leadership, and contributing to the success of businesses and communities.