Ellen Thornton
About Ellen Thornton
Ellen Thornton serves as the Senior Director of Business Operations for the Rambus Security Division, a position she has held since 2017. With a background in finance and operations, she has accumulated extensive experience in various roles at Rambus and Fairchild Semiconductor.
Work at Rambus
Ellen Thornton has been serving as the Sr. Director of Business Operations in the Rambus Security Division since 2017. In this role, she oversees various operational aspects of the division, contributing to its strategic objectives. Prior to her current position, she held multiple roles at Rambus, including Controller for the Cryptography Research Division from 2014 to 2016 and Director of Business Operations in the Security Division from 2016 to 2017. Her extensive experience at Rambus highlights her expertise in business operations within the technology sector.
Previous Experience at Fairchild Semiconductor
Ellen Thornton worked at Fairchild Semiconductor from 2007 to 2013, where she held several positions. She was involved in Product Line Financial Planning & Analysis from 2007 to 2010 and later transitioned to Supply Chain Planning & Analysis from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she worked in Manufacturing Accounting & Financial Budgeting/Analysis from 2010 to 2012. This diverse experience in financial planning and analysis contributed to her operational expertise.
Experience at LSI, an Avago Technologies Company
Ellen Thornton served as Controller for the Accelerated Solutions Division at LSI, an Avago Technologies Company, from 2013 to 2014. In this role, she managed financial operations and reporting, enhancing her skills in financial management within a technology-driven environment. This experience further solidified her background in business operations and financial oversight.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Thornton holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern Maine. She also studied Accounting and Finance at Tulane University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business principles and financial management, which she applies in her professional roles.