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Valens Semiconductor Appoints Karine Pinto-Flomenboim as CFO

Jun 22, 2026 | By Startup Rise

Valens Semiconductor Appoints Karine Pinto-Flomenboim as CFO

Valens Semiconductor, a company known for its high-performance connectivity solutions, has appointed Karine Pinto-Flomenboim as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 9, 2026. She will replace Guy Nathanzon, who is stepping down from the position.

"We are thrilled to welcome Karine Pinto-Flomenboim to Valens as CFO," said Yoram Salinger, Chief Executive Officer of Valens Semiconductor. "Her two decades of experience in the semiconductor industry, combined with her strong financial acumen, align closely with our strategic focus as we continue to execute against our 2026 plans and position Valens for future growth. Karine brings more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership at publicly listed companies, with a proven track record of guiding organizations through scale, complexity, and transformation. She will play a pivotal role as we accelerate growth, support disciplined capital allocation, and drive sustainable growth for our shareholders."

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Guy Nathanzon for his significant contribution to Valens over recent years," concluded Salinger.

As previously announced, Guy Nathanzon will step down as CFO on July 13, 2026. Karine Pinto-Flomenboim will officially take over the role on August 9, 2026. During the transition period, Yael Rozenberg, Valens Semiconductor's Vice President of Finance, will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer.

"I am delighted to be joining Valens to lead its next phase of growth," said Pinto-Flomenboim. "Valens is uniquely positioned at the intersection of high-performance connectivity and next-generation video and AI applications, creating a compelling opportunity for long-term value creation across industries. I look forward to collaborating with Yoram and the Valens team to continue to drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable long-term growth."

Valens Semiconductor is a company that specializes in high-performance connectivity technology. Its chipsets are used in a wide range of devices, helping power advanced audio and video systems, modern video conferencing solutions, and technologies used in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.

The company is known for developing innovative connectivity solutions and has helped create industry standards such as HDBaseT and MIPI A-PHY. Its technology enables faster more reliable connections and supports the growing demand for advanced digital experiences.

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