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StocksUpdated•Originally published 22 June 2026•Updated 22 June 2026•
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indie Semiconductor Co-Founder Resigns; Thomas Schiller Joins Board

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Key Facts

1Dr. Ichiro Aoki, President and co-founder of indie Semiconductor, announced his resignation from his position and the board effective June 29, 2026.
2The company has appointed Mr. Thomas Schiller to its board of directors.

In a move reflecting a transitional phase in the leadership structure of automotive semiconductor firms, indie Semiconductor has announced significant changes to its board. According to reports, Dr. Ichiro Aoki, President and co-founder, has decided to resign from his position and the board effective June 29, 2026. Simultaneously, the company has appointed Thomas Schiller as a new board member to bolster the group's strategic expertise.

These changes come as the company navigates a path toward profitability, having reported Q1 2026 revenue of $55.5 million, slightly exceeding estimates per market data (Investing.com). However, the firm continues to face bottom-line challenges, with a GAAP loss per share of $0.21 compared to analyst expectations of a $0.06 loss. Thomas Schiller, the new board appointee, is a pivotal figure in the company's history, having previously served as CFO and playing an instrumental role in the company's 2021 IPO.

The stock INDI closed at $4.25 (close June 18, 2026), exhibiting price volatility of 8.33% during the last trading session. Investors are now looking ahead to the Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled for August 6, 2026, according to the economic calendar, where the company guides for revenue between $59 million and $65 million. Traders will monitor whether the refreshed board can narrow the gap between GAAP losses and operational performance amid rising competition in the autotech sector.