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Appointed Steve Bakos as SVP of Worldwide Sales, reporting to Chief Business Officer Samira Naraghi.

Bakos joins from Infineon with 35+ years in semiconductor sales, including Apple accounts.

Reached alignment with lead smartphone customer on silicon-specific qualification framework replacing 0.7C testing.

New framework extends testing duration and increases confidence in field performance, approaching required thresholds.

Appointment supports transition to commercial execution and scaling revenue across consumer and industrial markets.

Expanding commercial momentum in smartphones, smart eyewear, drones, and defense applications.

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Enovix's appointment of Steve Bakos as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales marks a strategic move to bolster commercial infrastructure amid advancing commercialization of its 100% silicon-anode batteries and scaling silicon-enhanced products from Korea. Bakos' extensive experience, including VP roles at Infineon, Linear Technology, and others, positions him to build global sales teams and secure strategic accounts in high-growth markets like AI-powered smartphones and edge-AI devices. Concurrently, alignment with the lead smartphone customer on a new silicon-specific qualification framework addresses a key barrier by better reflecting real-world usage over legacy testing, with results nearing performance thresholds. This dual development underscores Enovix's shift from technology qualification to execution, enhancing potential for revenue growth as sales pipelines expand.

ENVX · Enovix Corporation

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