Valens Semiconductor appointed Dean Martin as Senior Vice President and Head of the Automotive Business Unit, effective September 1, 2026. Martin succeeds Adar Segal, who is stepping down from the role. The company stated that Martin brings over 25 years of experience in scaling technology companies across automotive, IoT, and software sectors, with a track record of securing major design wins with global automakers. CEO Yoram Salinger expressed confidence in Martin's ability to execute on existing design wins and promote Valens chipsets globally. Valens Semiconductor is a provider of high-performance connectivity chipsets for applications including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Software Defined Vehicles.

Adar Segal is stepping down from his role as Head of Automotive at Valens Semiconductor Ltd. The company has initiated a search for a successor. Mr. Segal will assist during the transition and is expected to remain employed for a 180-day notice period. Valens Semiconductor Ltd. is a semiconductor company providing high-speed connectivity solutions.