Paul Slaby, Managing Director of Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC), brings a wealth of semiconductor expertise to his role with an approach that balances strategic vision with hands-on industry experience. His career began with a post-doc research position at Carleton University, leading to a decade as a semiconductor R&D manager at Nortel Semiconductor and
BNR. From there, Paul went on to found and lead several high-tech ventures, including ATMOS Corp, MicroSemiX, VoIPshield Systems, Kaben Wireless Silicon, and Teslonix. Now, with CSC,
he’s on a mission to elevate Canada’s semiconductor industry to global prominence. Beyond his work in the tech world, Paul is a sailing adventurer, history enthusiast, and star gazing hobbyist
who loves exploring new corners of the globe—and the universe.