San Jose, California – February 15, 2008 – Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, has selected Adrian Chu to lead its Standard Products Group (SPG), effective today. 

Prior to joining Fairchild, Mr. Chu held various positions of responsibility at NXP, formerly Philips. These included Vice President with responsibility for regional marketing, key accounts and sales for Greater China. Mr. Chu also managed regional marketing and sales in Asia, for the mobile cellular, cordless and personal entertainment business, and was responsible for the discrete semiconductors business including the distribution channels in Asia.

Mr. Chu has a degree in Electronics and Communications from Singapore Polytechnic University, a diploma in Management Studies from Singapore Institute of Management and a Bachelor of Business in Business Administration degree from the Royal Melbourne University in Australia. He is fluent in several languages including English, Cantonese and Mandarin.