SAN JOSE (June 13, 2025) – The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Board of Directors today announced a leadership transition as it welcomes Sandeep Bharathi, Chief Development Officer at Marvell Technology, to the Board. At the same time, the Board extends its deepest appreciation to long-standing member and former Chair, Matt Murphy, Chairman and CEO of Marvell Technology, who is stepping down after years of exceptional service and leadership.
“Working alongside Matt has been an absolute privilege,” said Jodi Shelton, GSA CEO and co-founder. “His dedication to GSA has been both inspiring and transformative. He brought energy, clarity, and purpose to every discussion, and GSA is stronger because of it. We celebrate all he’s accomplished with us. “Under Matt’s guidance, the GSA has expanded its global reach, advanced collaborative initiatives, and strengthened its role as a leading voice in the semiconductor industry. His contributions have left a lasting legacy, and the Board thanks him for his invaluable service.
“It has been an honor to serve on the GSA board, including two years as Chairman. GSA plays an important role in bringing together industry leaders and technologists, recognizing excellence, fostering collaboration, and supporting the development of the next generation of leaders,” said Matt Murphy, Chairman and CEO, Marvell. “I am proud to have been part of this journey and look forward to seeing the continued progress under Jodi’s leadership. Marvell will remain a committed GSA member. I am also pleased that Sandeep Bharathi, one of our key executives and technologists at Marvell, will have the opportunity to serve on the GSA board, and I am confident he will contribute significantly to GSA’s future.”
Effective immediately, the GSA Board of Directors proudly welcomes Sandeep Bharathi as its newest member. With deep technical expertise and a proven track record of strategic leadership, Sandeep is well-positioned to advance GSA’s mission and global initiatives.
“We’re honored to welcome Sandeep to the GSA Board,” Shelton added. “His leadership at Marvell and across the industry makes him an ideal successor to carry forward our momentum and help shape the next chapter of GSA’s growth.”
“Joining GSA’s Board of Directors is a valuable opportunity to contribute to an organization that plays a critical role in shaping the future of the global semiconductor industry,” said Sandeep Bharathi, Chief Development Officer, Marvell. “GSA’s leadership in promoting collaboration and recognizing excellence is essential to driving innovation and growth across our industry. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to strengthen GSA’s positive influence and amplify its impact.”
Sandeep Bharathi is Chief Development Officer at Marvell. In this role, he leads the company’s Central Engineering and Data Center Engineering teams. The Central Engineering team is responsible for leading-edge silicon research and development tools and methodologies, third party IP portfolio, Marvell AMS IP portfolio, advanced packaging, and design services – all critical for the development of Marvell silicon on advanced process technologies. The Data Center Engineering team supports the rapidly evolving needs of data center customers within a unified organization.
Prior to joining Marvell in 2019, Sandeep served as Vice President of Engineering at Intel, where he led FPGA product and technology development. Previously, he held a variety of senior engineering leadership roles at both Xilinx and Advanced Micro Devices.
A longtime industry veteran, Sandeep is a proven innovator and has brought multiple CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, SoCs and custom designs to market, which together have generated billions of dollars in cumulative revenue. He earned a B.E. in Electronics Engineering from Bangalore University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and is also a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA).
The GSA Board comprises executives from the most influential semiconductor companies worldwide, working together to shape a collective vision that fosters global collaboration, innovation, and integration across the global value chain.