Jodi Shelton
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Jodi Shelton is the co-founder and president of the Global Semiconductor Alliance
, serving on its board of directors since its inception in 1994.
Ms. Shelton is also founder, president and CEO of the Shelton Group, which was also founded in 1994, originally as an investor relations (IR) firm to help public companies manage their IPO process. In 1997, she broadened Shelton Group’s practice to include public relations (PR), which provides the critical, strategic counsel and services needed for company and product launches, as well as pre- and post-IPO phases.
industry as the voice of its members. Under her leadership, GSA has grown to include more than 500 corporate members from across the globe.
Ms. Shelton oversees GSA daily global operations, ensuring the Alliance remains focused on achieving its defined vision and goals. She has become one of the leading spokespersons for the semiconductor industry and is often a keynote speaker at high-level financial and industry conferences, providing insight on key topics pertaining to the global semiconductor and electronics industries.
In recognition of her contributions, Ms. Shelton has been invited to ring the closing bell on NASDAQ three times since 2006.
Ms. Shelton established and manages all of the GSA’s leadership groups, including:
Ms. Shelton has recruited the support of many CEOs within the industry in order to support the cause and efforts of GSA.
Upon the advice of the GSA board and its members, Ms. Shelton’s further expanded GSA’s international presence when it opened offices in Taiwan
in 2003. Since then, GSA has made additional progress in China
, Europe
, Japan
and Israel
. Furthermore, Ms. Shelton moved her family across the globe and spent six months in Shanghai in 2008 to help solidify GSA’s reputation and membership services in Asia
.
The GSA was founded in 1994 as the Fabless Semiconductor Association, representing fabless semiconductor companies across the globe.
, and a master’s degree in political science from the University of Houston
. She lives in Dallas with her husband and two sons.
ECN, "The Tinker's Toolbox - A talk with Jodi Shelton of the Global Semiconductor Alliance"- Alix Paultre
TMCnet, "Global Semiconductor Association Co-Founder Talks with TMCnet about the Industry" - Carrie Schmelkin
SemiconPortal, "GSA Knocking on the Door of Japan's Semiconductor Industry"
Chip Design, "Why 'Global?'"- Jodi Shelton
EE Times, “Viewpoint: Semi Companies will Survive, Thrive” – Jodi Shelton
Enterprising Women, “Expanding Business Horizons Within the Chinese Market” – Jodi Shelton
wsRadio
.com, “Being a Woman Executive in High Tech” – Jodi Shelton
EE Times Asia, “FSA Rechristened as the Global Semiconductor Alliance” – Peter Clarke
Forbes, “Recession Predictions” – Ed Sperling
Global Semiconductor Alliance
The Global Semiconductor Alliance is a non-profit semiconductor organization, which was founded in 1994 , to support the worldwide adoption of the fabless semiconductor business model...
, serving on its board of directors since its inception in 1994.
Ms. Shelton is also founder, president and CEO of the Shelton Group, which was also founded in 1994, originally as an investor relations (IR) firm to help public companies manage their IPO process. In 1997, she broadened Shelton Group’s practice to include public relations (PR), which provides the critical, strategic counsel and services needed for company and product launches, as well as pre- and post-IPO phases.
Early career
Ms. Shelton began her career at Cyrix Corporation, where she became part of a three-person executive team that led the company’s IPO. Her positioning of Cyrix to the industry and the media as a formidable competitor to Intel Corporation resulted in hundreds of articles, including feature stories in major business press.GSA and Ms. Shelton’s Involvement
Ms. Shelton was instrumental in the creation of GSA (formerly known as the Fabless Semiconductor Association) and has continuously addressed global issues in the semiconductorSemiconductor
A semiconductor is a material with electrical conductivity due to electron flow intermediate in magnitude between that of a conductor and an insulator. This means a conductivity roughly in the range of 103 to 10−8 siemens per centimeter...
industry as the voice of its members. Under her leadership, GSA has grown to include more than 500 corporate members from across the globe.
Ms. Shelton oversees GSA daily global operations, ensuring the Alliance remains focused on achieving its defined vision and goals. She has become one of the leading spokespersons for the semiconductor industry and is often a keynote speaker at high-level financial and industry conferences, providing insight on key topics pertaining to the global semiconductor and electronics industries.
In recognition of her contributions, Ms. Shelton has been invited to ring the closing bell on NASDAQ three times since 2006.
Ms. Shelton established and manages all of the GSA’s leadership groups, including:
- GSA Board of Directors
- Asia Pacific Leadership Council
- CEO Leadership Council
- Emerging Company CEO Leadership Council
- Europe / Middle East / Africa (EMEA) Leadership Council
- Financial Advisory Council
Ms. Shelton has recruited the support of many CEOs within the industry in order to support the cause and efforts of GSA.
Upon the advice of the GSA board and its members, Ms. Shelton’s further expanded GSA’s international presence when it opened offices in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
in 2003. Since then, GSA has made additional progress in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. Furthermore, Ms. Shelton moved her family across the globe and spent six months in Shanghai in 2008 to help solidify GSA’s reputation and membership services in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
.
The GSA was founded in 1994 as the Fabless Semiconductor Association, representing fabless semiconductor companies across the globe.
Philanthropic History
Ms. Shelton is actively involved and supportive within the community, serving as a board member, and a contributor of time, resources and capital.- St. Anthony School & Community Center – Dallas
- Crystal Charity – Dallas
- The Family Academy – New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
City/HarlemHarlemHarlem is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan, which since the 1920s has been a major African-American residential, cultural and business center. Originally a Dutch village, formally organized in 1658, it is named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands... - Habitat for Humanity
- Girls, Inc.
- Attitudes and Attire – Dallas
- Dress for Success
- Dallas International School
Education
Ms. Shelton earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
, and a master’s degree in political science from the University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
. She lives in Dallas with her husband and two sons.
Various Mentions in the Press and By-line Articles
Ms. Shelton is a frequent speaker at industry events on behalf of Shelton Group and GSA, and has authored numerous articles for industry and business publications. Following is a sampling:ECN, "The Tinker's Toolbox - A talk with Jodi Shelton of the Global Semiconductor Alliance"- Alix Paultre
TMCnet, "Global Semiconductor Association Co-Founder Talks with TMCnet about the Industry" - Carrie Schmelkin
SemiconPortal, "GSA Knocking on the Door of Japan's Semiconductor Industry"
Chip Design, "Why 'Global?'"- Jodi Shelton
EE Times, “Viewpoint: Semi Companies will Survive, Thrive” – Jodi Shelton
Enterprising Women, “Expanding Business Horizons Within the Chinese Market” – Jodi Shelton
wsRadio
WsRadio
wsRadio is an Internet talk radio which started broadcasting on August 15, 2001 with 5 shows and has grown to over 120 shows....
.com, “Being a Woman Executive in High Tech” – Jodi Shelton
EE Times Asia, “FSA Rechristened as the Global Semiconductor Alliance” – Peter Clarke
Forbes, “Recession Predictions” – Ed Sperling