... for the implementation of sound, long-term tax policies that promote the global competitiveness of the U.S. technology industry.
The Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group is composed of representatives from leading technology companies with corporate offices predominantly located in the area between San Francisco and San Jose, California (widely known as “Silicon Valley”). The group was formed in 1981.
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Dean Ozawa Vice President, Corporate Tax; Education B.A. University of California, Davis; C.P.A. Professional Organizations Tax Executives Institute Background Seven years of public accounting with Arthur Andersen LLP. Joined Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in March, 1994. Promoted to Vice President in November 2001. Responsible for managing corporate tax function. Company Profile Cadence Design Systems, Inc. 2655 Seely Avenue, Building 5 San Jose, California 95134 Cadence develops computational, AI-driven software, accelerated hardware, and silicon intellectual property (IP) products and solutions. Its technologies enable semiconductor and systems companies to design, verify, and bring to life innovative electronic and electromechanical products. Cadence's solutions are used across applications including semiconductor design, advanced packaging, printed circuit boards, system analysis, artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial systems, and life sciences. As of December 31, 2025, Cadence had approximately 13,800 employees worldwide and generated fiscal 2025 revenue of approximately $5.3 billion. The company maintains sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world and is headquartered in San Jose, California. Cadence's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CDNS. |