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Penelope Herscher
Chairman at
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC.
Net worth: 37 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Presently, Penelope A. Herscher occupies the position of Chairman at Lumentum Holdings, Inc. and Chairman at Lumentum Operations LLC (a subsidiary of Lumentum Holdings, Inc.). She is also on the board of 6 other companies. In the past she was Research & Development Engineer at Texas Instruments Incorporated, Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and President & Chief Executive Officer of Simplex Solutions, Inc. (a subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, Inc.), Vice President-Marketing & General Manager at Synopsys, Inc., Executive Chairman at FirstRain, Inc., Research & Development Engineer at Daisy Systems Corp. and Treasurer & Director at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc. Ms. Herscher received an undergraduate degree from the University of Cambridge.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | 41,435 ( 0.06% ) | 35 M $ | 30/05/2026 | |
| 05/02/2026 | 32,158 ( 0.06% ) | 2 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
Penelope Herscher active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC. | Chairman | 26/08/2019 |
| FORVIA (EX-FAURECIA) | Director/Board Member | 29/05/2017 |
| PENGUIN SOLUTIONS, INC. | Chairman | 13/02/2022 |
Weact Ventures
 Weact Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Weact Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the technology sector. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Modern Health, Inc.
 Modern Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops personalized fertility test instrument for women to find the fertility score | Director/Board Member | - |
Lumentum Operations LLC
 Lumentum Operations LLC Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures optical and photonic products | Chairman | 31/12/2018 |
Anita Borg Institute for Women & Technology
 Anita Borg Institute for Women & Technology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a social enterprise that aims to recruit, retain and advance women in technology | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2002 |
Modern Life Inc.
 Modern Life Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a workplace mental health care platform for enterprises | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Penelope Herscher
| Companies | Position | End |
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Delphix Corp.
 Delphix Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops data management software platform | Director/Board Member | 29/02/2024 |
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Training of Penelope Herscher
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
61
1st degree connections
26
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software services for semiconductor and electronics systems industries | Technology Services |
Synopsys, Inc.
 Synopsys, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops semiconductor intellectual property and electronic design automation software solutions | Technology Services |
Texas Instruments Incorporated
 Texas Instruments Incorporated SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells analog semiconductors & embedded processing products | Electronic Technology |
Rambus, Inc.
 Rambus, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops semiconductor memory architectures | Electronic Technology |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.
 Viavi Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides network test, monitoring and assurance solutions | Technology Services |
Simplex Solutions, Inc.
 Simplex Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software and services | Technology Services |
Verint Systems, Inc.
 Verint Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-based bots for enterprises | Technology Services |
FirstRain, Inc.
 FirstRain, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides search-driven research applications | Technology Services |
PROS Holdings, Inc.
 PROS Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops an AI based pricing, real-time data and automation for distributes, manufacturing & airline sectors | Technology Services |
Delphix Corp.
Delphix Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops data management software platform | Technology Services |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.
 Lumentum Holdings, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures optical and photonic products | Producer Manufacturing |
Forvia SE
 Forvia SE Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures vehicle seats, seating frames and adjustment mechanisms | Producer Manufacturing |
University of Cambridge
 University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Daisy Systems Corp.
 Daisy Systems Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a computer-aided engineering company which engages in manufacturing of computer hardware and software products | Technology Services |
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc.
 Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides reproductive and general health services | Commercial Services |
Anita Borg Institute for Women & Technology
Anita Borg Institute for Women & Technology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a social enterprise that aims to recruit, retain and advance women in technology | Commercial Services |
Pro's, Inc.
 Pro's, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as an non-classifiable establishments | Miscellaneous |
Savonix, Inc.
 Savonix, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a digital neuroscience company | Commercial Services |
Lumentum Operations LLC
Lumentum Operations LLC Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures optical and photonic products | Electronic Technology |
Embark Trucks, Inc.
 Embark Trucks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops self-driving truck technology designed for freight and logistic services | Technology Services |
Jds Uniphase Corp.
 Jds Uniphase Corp. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures communication equipment | Electronic Technology |
Penguin Solutions, Inc.
 Penguin Solutions, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures memory chips | Electronic Technology |
Modern Health, Inc.
Modern Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops personalized fertility test instrument for women to find the fertility score | Health Technology |
Modern Life Inc.
Modern Life Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a workplace mental health care platform for enterprises | Technology Services |
Weact Ventures
Weact Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Weact Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the technology sector. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Embark Technology, Inc.
 Embark Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops autonomous technology for the trucking industry | Technology Services |
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