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Mr. Salzman joined Movella’s board of directors in 2023 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2024. From April 2020 through December 2023, Mr. Salzman served as Chief Executive Officer of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., a former NASDAQ- listed company that provided capital and strategic support to emerging technology and health care companies. From October 2018 to February 2022, Mr. Salzman served as the Chairman of the Board of SolAero Technologies Corp., a leading manufacturer of satellite solar array panels serving the defense and communications industry. Since 2011, Mr. Salzman has served as Managing Director of SarniHaan Capital Partners LLC, an advisory firm providing strategic and financial support to venture capital backed, private equity owned, and publicly listed companies.

Mr. Salzman has a 30-year track record partnering with public and private growth companies as an investor, board member, executive, and strategic advisor. He has worked in M&A, restructuring, growth and special situations investing at several investment banks and private equity funds, including Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers.

His industry experience includes technology, software, communications, defense, medical devices, tech-enabled healthcare, manufacturing, and business services. Since 2008, Mr. Salzman has served as an independent director, executive chairman, non-executive chairman, audit committee chairman, compensation committee chairman, and M&A committee chairman at over 25 public and private companies. He currently serves as an independent director and member of the Audit and Nomination and Governance Committees of publicly traded Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS), a provider of advanced defense technology solutions to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world.

Mr. Salzman earned a B.A. with Honors from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard University.​

Arnold Bosgoed is the CFO at Movella. He has over 25 years of international experience across high-tech and manufacturing industries.

Prior to his current role, Arnold played a crucial role in preparing the company for its Nasdaq listing and led global finance operations spanning the Netherlands, US, Canada, China, and India. He began his career in auditing roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG. At Movella, Arnold ensures that financial operations support innovation in sensing, capturing, and analyzing motion. His leadership contributes to the company’s continued expansion and its commitment to delivering intelligent solutions across entertainment, health, and automation.

Educated at the University of Groningen, Arnold holds a postgraduate Chartered Accountant degree and has furthered his studies at the University of Poitiers (France).

With over 30 years in high-tech, Igor Ikink brings a deep understanding of technical and business strategy. His work in semiconductors, wireless technology, and SaaS transformations has given him valuable insights into efficient operational models that support innovation and growth.

Igor began his career in electronics engineering at Ericsson in the 1990s and later joined Lucent Technologies, where he helped shape the Wi-Fi industry. He then moved to Switzerland to contribute to BridgeCo's development of networked audio distribution and connected multimedia systems - a foundation for the streaming revolution.

At TomTom, Igor led cross-functional, multi-site engineering teams to deliver integrated SaaS services for automotive and consumer markets. Most recently, he managed an €80-million product line at Stoneridge, delivering advanced vision solutions that enhance the safety and efficiency of off-highway vehicles.

Now rejoining Movella, Igor looks forward to guiding the next phase of growth with a measured passion for innovation and strategic leadership.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Electronics from the College of Advanced Technology in Enschede and a Master’s in Management from Nyenrode University.