Ray Bingham

Biography

Ray Bingham is an experienced technology leader, investor, and board director with a distinguished career spanning over 35 years in high-tech, chemical engineering, and hospitality real estate development. From 1993 to 2005, Bingham served in various leadership roles at Cadence Design Systems, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Chairman. During his tenure, he expanded the company's technology leadership through 19 acquisitions and spearheaded Cadence's global expansion into emerging markets such as China, India, and Russia.

Bingham has also made significant contributions to education and community service. He is the founder of the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students in Silicon Valley. He has served on the board of the National Parks Conservation Association, demonstrating his commitment to community and environmental stewardship. Brigham’s dedication to education is further exemplified by his generosity to Weber State University among other institutions.