Data I/O Appoints Edward Smith as Board Chair and Steven Waszak as Independent Director
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 04 2025
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- Board Leadership Change: Edward Smith has been appointed as Chair of Data I/O's Board, aimed at strengthening leadership to support market expansion and enhance corporate governance.
- Independent Director Addition: Steven Waszak will join the Board effective December 3, 2025, increasing the number of independent directors to five, further enhancing the Board's independence and expertise.
- Board Size Expansion: The appointments increase the Board's size from five to six members, reflecting the company's commitment to a diverse leadership team to drive strategic growth.
- Rich Industry Experience: Both new Chair Smith and Independent Director Waszak bring over 25 years of industry experience, which is expected to significantly support the company's organic and inorganic growth strategies.
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About DAIO
Data I/O Corporation provides advanced programming, security deployment, security provisioning and associated Intellectual Property protection and management solutions. Its solutions are used in electronics manufacturing with flash memory, microcontrollers, flash memory-based intelligent devices, and secure element devices, authentication devices and secure microcontrollers. It designs, manufactures and sells programming and security deployment systems and services for electronic device manufacturers, specifically targeting high-growth areas, such as high-volume users of flash memory and flash memory-based microcontrollers. Its programming solutions include a range of products, systems, modules and accessories, grouped into two general categories: automated programming systems and manual programming systems. Its products include PSV Systems: Off-line (Automated); SentriX Security Deployment System; LumenX Programmer (Non-automated), and FlashPAK III programmer: (non-automated).
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
