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January 11, 2021

PR N C2977C

STMicroelectronics Appointed Rajita DSouza as President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility

Geneva January 11, 2021 STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today the appointment of Rajita DSouza as President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility (CHRO). Effective Jan 1, 2021, she reports directly to Jean-Marc Chery, President and CEO and is a member of STs Executive Committee.

In her role, Rajita DSouza is responsible for leading STs global HR organization (people development, performance management, compensation & benefits, recruitment), and will play a critical role in driving the companys sustainability strategy and programs including STs goal to be carbon neutral by 2027.

Previously Chief Human Resources Officer at Bekaert, a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Rajita DSouza has wide experience in large industrial companies. She started her career in 1993 as Manager Operations with Reliance Consultancy Services in Mumbai, India. In 1997, she joined General Electric, where she held various HR leadership positions with increasing responsibility and scope. Ten years later, she moved to SABIC to become Director Human Resources in Europe. In 2011, she was appointed Vice President Human Resources for the EMEA region of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

Rajita DSouza was born in Mumbai, India, in 1973. She holds a masters degree in Law from the University of Mumbai and a bachelors degree in Business Management. She is also a certified Master Black-Belt in Six Sigma quality.

About STMicroelectronicsAt ST, we are 46,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An independent device manufacturer, we work with our 100,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of the Internet of Things and 5G technology. Further information can be found at www.st.com.

MEDIA RELATIONS:Alexis BretonCorporate External CommunicationsTel: + 33 6 59 16 79 08alexis.breton@st.com

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