MIPS appoints new COO 15th July 2008 By Staff writer MIPS Technologies, a semiconductor design IP company, has appointed John Derrick as its new COO, effective immediately. Mr Derrick will report to John Bourgoin, CEO.

In this capacity, Mr Derrick will have responsibility for all product groups, including both the analog and processor business groups.

Dr Jose Franca, president and general manager or the Analog Business Group, will report to Derrick along with current executives in the Processor Business Group.

John Bourgoin, CEO of MIPS, said: "Since joining MIPS Technologies in January 2008, John has demonstrated exceptional business management skills. We expect that he will accelerate integration of the product groups and help the Analog Business Group achieve its full potential."