Kleer names Humphreys CEO
Fabless semiconductor company Kleer on Wednesday named Steven Humphreys president and chief executive.
Cupertino-based Kleer said Humphreys succeeds Levent Gun, who will continue to serve for several months in a support role to ensure a smooth and orderly business transition.
Prior to joining Kleer, Humphreys was chairman of HeadThere Inc, a provider of mobile video telepresence robots for assisted living in overseas markets, and was also chairman of Robotic Innovations International Inc.
He is also on the boards of ActivIdentity Inc direct faxless payday loans. (NASDAQ:ACTI) and SCM Microsystems Inc. (NASDAQ:SCMM). Previously, he was CEO both Fremont-based companies.
Kleer said it focuses on wireless audio technology that combines "high quality audio and robust ISM band coexistence with low power consumption to address portable, home and automotive audio markets."