SVTDG

... 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;
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

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 is a leading supplier of electronic design technologies and engineering services. Cadence products and services are used to accelerate and manage the design of semiconductors, computer systems, networking equipment, telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and other electronics based products. With approximately 11,200 employees and 2023 revenues of approximately $4.09 billion, Cadence has sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol CDNS.