MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company, has announced the appointment of Michael Zirngibl as Vice President of Business Development for the EMEA region, marking a strategic expansion of its operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In this role, Zirngibl will lead efforts to grow MIPS’ presence in key markets, including automotive, industrial, and communications infrastructure, leveraging the company’s industry-leading MIPS Atlas portfolio of RISC-V IP. “Michael joining MIPS today underscores the growing demand for our technology in physical AI platforms,” said Sameer Wasson, CEO of MIPS. “His proven ability to build strategic partnerships, combined with his deep technical and commercial expertise, will be instrumental in accelerating our growth across EMEA. Expanding our regional footprint is essential to delivering processor IP at foundry scale—something only MIPS can achieve.” Zirngibl brings over 23 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with a strong track record in driving business development within high-growth sectors. His appointment reinforces MIPS’ commitment to establishing a robust operational presence across multiple EMEA countries, positioning the company to better serve local customers and partners. “The MIPS Atlas portfolio is the foundational technology stack for physical AI and aligns perfectly with the industry’s need for next-generation platforms in automotive, industrial, and telecommunications,” said Zirngibl. “I’m excited to join MIPS at this pivotal moment in the edge AI revolution and look forward to collaborating with the talented team to strengthen our customer engagement and market leadership in the region.” Sameer Wasson and Michael Zirngibl will attend the upcoming RISC-V Automotive Day in Munich, Germany, on September 9, 2025. Wasson will deliver a keynote on the challenges and solutions involved in adopting AI for automotive platforms. For more details, visit the event website. For additional information on the MIPS P8700 processor IP—the first RISC-V multi-threaded processor certified for automotive applications—read the latest blog post and access the whitepaper on using the P8700 for ADAS systems. About MIPS MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company, is the leading provider of RISC-V processor IP for edge AI and embedded computing. With a 40-year legacy in RISC computing innovation and safety-certified processing, MIPS is uniquely positioned to drive the advancement of Physical AI in industrial robotics, automotive systems, and beyond. Built on the open, modular RISC-V instruction set architecture, MIPS technology enables scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. For more information, visit MIPS.com.