Board of directors & committees
At TI, we believe good corporate governance is important to our long-term success. We’ve had written governance guidelines since 1973, refining them over the years to meet the needs of the company and our shareholders. Our ambitions and core values are integral to building TI stronger, and we demonstrate responsible and ethical business practices by adhering to our stated principles.
TI's board of directors is committed to responsible and effective corporate governance and oversees our global business strategy. The directors are experienced and diverse in their backgrounds and thinking. The board discusses its governance practices annually to ensure they truly make sense for TI in today's business climate. TI's board has a majority of independent directors. The directors’ combined strengths assist them as they oversee the company’s current and future strategy, risks and performance, with the best interests of TI shareholder in mind.
Mark Blinn
Joined TI Board: 2013
Todd Bluedorn
Joined TI Board: 2017
Janet Clark
Joined TI Board: 2015
Carrie Cox
Joined TI Board: 2004
Martin Craighead
Joined TI Board: 2018
At Baker Hughes Inc., Mr. Craighead served as chief executive officer from 2012 to 2017 and chairman of the board from 2013 until the company merged with GE in 2017. He then served as vice chair of Baker Hughes, a GE company, until 2019. Prior to leading the company, Mr. Craighead held several senior management roles at Baker Hughes, including as chief operating officer. He also serves as a director for Emerson Electric Co.
Reginald DesRoches
Joined TI Board: 2024
Dr. DesRoches has been the president of Rice University since 2022 and a professor of engineering since 2017. Prior to his role as president, he served as Rice’s Howard Hughes Provost from 2020 to 2022 and the William and Stephanie Sick Dean of Engineering from 2017 to 2020. Dr. DesRoches previously served as the chair of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech. He also serves as a director for Brandywine Realty Trust.
Curtis Farmer
Joined TI Board: 2023
At Comerica, Mr. Farmer has served as chief executive officer since 2019, chairman since 2020 and president since 2015. Prior to those roles, he was executive vice president from 2008 to 2011, then vice chairman from 2011 to 2015. Mr. Farmer has also held senior leadership positions at Wachovia Corporation. He also serves as a director for Comerica Incorporated.
Jean Hobby
Joined TI Board: 2016
Haviv Ilan
Age: 56
Joined TI Board: 2021
Ronald Kirk
Joined TI Board: 2013
Pamela Patsley
Joined TI Board: 2004
Robert Sanchez
Joined TI Board: 2011
Richard Templeton
Age: 65
Joined TI Board: 2003