Lewis Chew

Independent Director Since: 2024
Board Committees: Audit (Chair)

Mr. Chew is a respected financial and operations leader with extensive experience in scaling complex, high-growth technology and industrial companies. He brings to the Board a strong background in financial stewardship, enterprise risk management, strategic planning, and operational execution across diverse industries. Mr. Chew retired as chief financial officer of Dolby Laboratories, where he spent nearly 10 years. There, he led global finance and corporate services teams. His tenure included oversight of global manufacturing and supply chain, investor relations, IT, and facilities, while also supporting Dolby’s transition into new markets and licensing models.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Chew was chief financial officer at National Semiconductor for over a decade, where he managed financial operations during major market cycles and ultimately helped lead the company through its acquisition by Texas Instruments. Before that, he was a partner at one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, KPMG, where he spent 13 years providing audit and advisory services to clients in the technology sector.

Mr. Chew currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cadence Design Systems and Arista Networks and is a member of the Audit Committee of each. At Intuitive, he chairs the Audit committee, offering deep insight into financial governance, regulatory compliance, and incentive alignment. He also continues to serve on the Accounting Advisory Board of Santa Clara University, a position that he has held since 1995.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Santa Clara University.