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worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

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LAYIQ - Head of Communications at Semtech

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Business, or a related field (advanced degree a plus)
12+ years of progressive experience in corporate and executive communications, including at least 5 years leading a communications function or a major enterprise communications program
Proven experience as trusted communications counsel and principal writer to a CEO or C-suite executive at a publicly traded company
Track record leading communications through a rebrand, repositioning, merger, integration, or major business transformation
Hands-on experience with the earnings cycle — narrative development, prepared remarks, and executive preparation — in partnership with a CFO and Investor Relations
Working knowledge of public-company communications: Regulation FD, quiet periods, and disclosure controls
Exceptional writing across executive forms — speeches, earnings talk tracks, bylines, and all-hands content — with a portfolio to prove it
Experience owning internal communications through significant organizational change, with measured impact on employee understanding and alignment
Credibility with C-suite and board-level stakeholders; proven ability to drive results through influence in a matrix organization without direct authority
Highest standards of discretion and confidentiality; calm and decisive under pressure, including in issues and crisis situations
Desired Qualifications
Experience in semiconductor, hardware, or complex B2B technology environments; able to engage credibly with engineers, business unit leaders, customers, and industry analysts
Hands-on leadership of a multi-phase brand or narrative transformation in partnership with external brand and strategic communications firms
Experience supporting investor days, sell-side interactions, and industry-analyst programs
Global communications experience across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, working with both technical and commercial audiences
Fluency in modern communications measurement (message pull-through, share of voice, employee sentiment) and comfort using AI-enabled tools to raise the speed and quality of communications work
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