Christine Russel shares her dynamic and inspiring career highlights with Jan Robertson, host of The Strategic CFO podcast. Playing a pivotal role in an IPO of Persistent Software, she stands as an esteemed leader who has been on recognizable boards. Robertson learns of Christine's journey in this eye-opening episode. 00:00 President Fei Silicon Valley shares non-traditional journey. 05:01 Took CFO job without prior experience, succeeded. 09:28 Recruited for IPO, varied roles in technology. 10:39 Saying yes to opportunities can be rewarding. 14:55 Networking key to success, challenges for women. 19:51 CEO's seek audit committee chair for CFO. 23:41 CFOs and directors protect CEOs from activists. 25:57 DNO insurance should match potential lawsuit claims. 27:43 Create concise board bio, avoid common mistakes. 33:23 Encountered eGain CEO at wine cellar conference. 35:36 Authorship uncertain, but will commit with reservations. About Christine Russel: Christine Russell has been a financial executive in technology businesses in Silicon Valley for over twenty-five years with experience in both emerging and larger firms, public, venture and private equity backed. Since 2005, Ms. Russell has served as Audit Committee Chair of the Board of QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK), a fabless semiconductor and IP company offering AI for voice and sensor processing. She has served on the Board of eGain Corporation (Nasdaq: EGAN), a customer engagement cloud solutions company, as Audit Committee Chair, since February 2017. She joined the board of AXT Corporation (Nasdaq: AXTI) in December 2019. AXT designs and manufactures high performance semiconductor substrates. Ms. Russell performed as CFO of PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS) offering process design technology for semiconductor companies since July 2018. Prior companies include UniPixel, Inc, a manufacturing of touch sensor films, which was sold to a China based firm; Vendavo, Inc., a SaaS based pricing and margin optimization software company serving the Global 2000. She was CFO of EAG, Inc. (Evans Analytical Group), a global provider of analytical testing for technology companies. She was the finance lead in the acquisition of 7-laboratories creating a new company division. Prior to EAG, she served in the roles of both CFO and EVP Business Development at Virage Logic (Nasdaq: VIRL), a semiconductor intellectual property company which was sold to Synopsys. Prior positions include CFO for OuterBay Technologies, a database archiving software company, which was sold to HP in 2006. She was CFO of Ceva, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEVA), a DSP IP company, where she introduced the LSE traded company to the US investing public as it became listed on Nasdaq. She completed successful IPO’s for Persistence Software (Nasdaq: PRSW), and Valence Technology (Nasdaq: VLNC). Ms. Russell also served as CFO of Cygnus Solutions (sold to Red Hat), one of the first open-source software companies. She is Past President of Financial Executives International, Silicon Valley Chapter (FEI), Past President of National Assn. of Corporate Directors, Silicon Valley Chapter (NACD) and Past President and Board member of Silicon Valley Directors Exchange (SVDX). Ms. Russell holds a B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Santa Clara.
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