INDI · indie Semiconductor, Inc.

0001193125-26-277534

Summary

indie Semiconductor announced the resignation of co-founder Dr. Ichiro Aoki as President and Board member, effective June 29, 2026, and the appointment of Thomas Schiller to the Board.

Key takeaways

Dr. Ichiro Aoki, co-founder and President, resigns from the Board and President role effective June 29, 2026, transitioning to Technical Advisor.
Thomas Schiller appointed as Class III director effective June 29, 2026; he has been a Strategic Advisor since November 2024 and previously served as CFO.
The resignations are part of a phased retirement plan and did not involve any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.

Full analysis

The departure of co-founder Dr. Ichiro Aoki marks a transition in leadership, but the phased retirement and continued role as Technical Advisor ensure continuity. The appointment of Thomas Schiller, a former CFO and current Strategic Advisor, brings deep financial and strategic knowledge to the Board. These moves appear orderly and non-disruptive, with no underlying disagreement, reflecting a planned succession.