Synaptics Incorporated announced the appointment of Lisa Bodensteiner as senior vice president, chief legal officer and secretary, strengthening its leadership team. Ms. Bodensteiner joined in November to guide Synaptics' legal strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee corporate governance. Before joining Synaptics, Ms. Bodensteiner held high-profile positions at Plantronics Inc. (Poly) as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary.

She also served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at SunPower Corporation, a leading global solar power solutions provider. Additionally, her experiences at First Solar Inc., OptiSolar Inc., and Calpine Corporation have given her a unique perspective on legal and compliance issues in the energy and technology fields. Ms. Bodensteiner holds a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Nevada.