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Jon Olson

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Board Member at Niron Magnetics, Inc.
📍 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Jon Olson is an experienced board member and financial advisor in the technology industry, with a strong background in the semiconductor sector. He leverages his expertise in M&A, financial modeling, and operational improvement to drive shareholder value. He holds an MBA from Santa Clara University and a BS from Indiana University.

He maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, Indiana University, where he was inducted into the Kelley School of Business Academy of Alumni Fellows. This long-standing affiliation suggests a deep appreciation for the institution and its community beyond his professional career in technology and finance.

During his time as CFO at Xilinx, Jon was named "CFO of the Year" for the semiconductor industry by Institutional Investor magazine.

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Experience
46 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Priorities

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Strategic M&A
He has a demonstrated history and skill in Mergers & Acquisitions from his time as a strategic financial advisor and CFO in the technology industry.
Shareholder Value
A core tenet of his professional philosophy is championing the direct link between corporate strategy and creating economic value for shareholders.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Board Member
Niron Magnetics, Inc.
2-2022 - 5-2026
Board Member, Audit Committee
AMD
5-2021
Board Member
Rocket Lab
3-2021
Board Member, Audit Committee
Kulicke & Soffa
5-2020 - 2-2022
Board Member
Xilinx
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Education
1971 - 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Indiana University Bloomington
1978 - 1981
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Santa Clara University
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