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September 6, 2024 | SIAEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced Greg LaRocca has joined the SIA team as director of industry research and economic policy. LaRocca will lead SIA’s industry statistics, data analytics, and market research work.
“During this highly consequential time for the semiconductor industry, it is critical for SIA to provide accurate data and effective analysis to help guide government policies that will promote growth and innovation in our industry,” said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. “With extensive knowledge and experience at the intersection of industry analytics, economics, and government policy, Greg LaRocca will be an outstanding leader of SIA’s research and economic policy efforts, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.”
LaRocca most recently served as head of data and analytics in the CHIPS Program Office at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He previously served as an international economist covering semiconductors and computers at the U.S. International Trade Commission, where he served as a subject matter expert in trade investigations covering a range of topics, among other responsibilities.
LaRocca earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a master’s degree in international security and economic policy from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.
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