1. MITCHELL J. HAWS
10547 Indigo Broom Loop
Austin, TX 78733
H) 512.263.2435 C) 512.944.0790
Mitch.Haws@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR (NYSE:FSL)
VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTOR RELATIONS & CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
(2/04 to Present)
Senior executive responsible for all investor relations and corporate communications activities
Experience spans two initial public offerings, a leveraged buyout, and numerous debt and equity transactions totaling
more than $40 billion
Most recent transaction involves proposed merger with NXP Semiconductors planned for second half of 2015
Strong executive presence as the lead spokesperson with investors since IPO in 2004, including presenting role at
equity and debt conferences and frequent interaction with the company’s board of directors
Significant experience targeting investors and developing productive relationships with both equity and debt analysts
Prominent role in equity and debt transactions that lead to refinancing more than $6 billion of debt, reducing debt by
more than $4 billion and reducing interest by expense by more than $500 million
Developed company-wide disclosure policy to comply with SEC regulations, including Reg FD
Led the effort to secure shareholder approval of two different equity compensation plans
Managed crisis communications during numerous events including flight MH 370 which impacted 20 Freescale
employees and the financial crisis in 2008 - 2009
EQUIFAXINC. (NYSE: EFX)
VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTOR RELATIONS & PUBLICRELATIONS
(4/01 to 12/03)
Led investor relations and communications during the spin-off of the company’s payment processing division
Increased sell side coverage and broadened shareholder base of the parent company
Managed corporate communications activities during the renewalof the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Established monthly guest segment on CNNfn and launched satellite media tour that generated 60 million impressions
REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS
VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTOR RELATIONS
(5/96 to 3/01)
Established the company’s first investor relations department
Broadened sell side coverage base
Expanded shareholder ownership, including European shareholders
Successfully managed investor relationships during a period of inconsistent financial performance
GENVEVA STEEL
DIRECTOR, INVESTOR RELATIONS & PUBLICRELATIONS
(5/89 to 4/96)
Launched investor relations program in connection with the company’s initial public offering
Created public relations campaign that led to statistically significant improvements in public perception
Primary spokesperson during multiple labor negotiations
Secured national media placements including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and The Economist
2. EDUCATION
M.B.A.– Westminster College, 1997
B.A. COMMUNICATIONS – Brigham Young University, 1988
COMMUNITY INVOVLEMENT AND AWARDS
Treasurer, Lonestar Youth Soccer Club
Finalist for Best IR Program for an IPO by Investor Relations Magazine (Freescale Semiconductor)
Two time recipient of PRSA Silver Anvil Award
EXTENSIVE REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPONREQUEST