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Bret W. Johnsen

Controller/Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer

Broadcom Corporation Class A (BRCM)

Industry: Technology

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Mindspeed Technologies, Incorporated (MSPD)

Industry: Technology

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Mr. Johnsen has been our senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer since July 2008. Prior to joining us, Mr. Johnsen served in a variety of finance and accounting positions with Broadcom Corporation (wired and wireless communication semiconductor and software products) from October 1999 through June 2008, including as vice president and corporate controller (principal accounting officer) from September 2007 through June 2008, senior director of finance, wireless connectivity group, from June 2007 through September 2007, senior director of finance and operations, worldwide manufacturing, from May 2005 through June 2007, director of finance, worldwide operations, from April 2003 through May 2005, as controller for various business groups within Broadcom from June 2000 through December 2003 and as corporate accounting manager from October 1999 through June 2000.


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