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Mark Pinto is a technology industry executive who has led diverse, innovative organizations in semiconductors, telecommunications, large area displays and renewable energy.

Before assuming the role as Dukosi CEO, he served on Dukosi’s Board of Directors and was an Operating Partner with the investment firm KCK-US. Prior to KCK, he was President and CEO of Blue Danube Systems, a start-up developing a novel 5G radio system, from initial VC funding through to its acquisition by NEC Corporation in 2022. From 2004 to 2013, Mark was an Executive Vice President at Applied Materials where he served as CTO, initiated the company’s solar business, and led its Display business. Mark began his career at Bell Laboratories in semiconductor research, later becoming an executive in the Lucent Microelectronics Group, where he held multiple roles in technology and business management.

Mark received Bachelor’s degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Masters and Ph.D. from Stanford University. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and is the recipient of several prestigious engineering and business awards.

Joseph is an accomplished technology industry executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in semiconductors and the automotive sector. Joseph has successfully led business and market development, strategy, R&D, and worldwide sales organizations. He has extensive international experience across the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe.

Prior to joining Dukosi, Joseph held various management and executive positions at STMicroelectronics, Fairchild, onsemi, and most recently at Baraja, a global LiDAR technology company. As Chief Commercial Officer at Baraja, Joseph led the sales, business development, marketing, and customer success groups in engaging with automotive OEM, tier 1 and ecosystem partners.