Management

Bob is Joint Managing Director of Frontier. In his early career Bob was a digital hardware and software engineer, before progressing to manage large, global multi-skilled engineering teams. He managed the Engineering team for 3Com’s LAN business, overseeing the development of silicon, hardware and software solutions. Bob was also instrumental in setting up the joint venture between Huawei in China and 3Com.  At Frontier, he has led the engineering team which has delivered the world’s leading DAB digital radio technology solutions. Bob has a first class honours degree in Computer Engineering from Manchester University. 

Prem joined Frontier in 2004 and has over 20 years’ experience in the semiconductor and consumer electronics industry. With an established strong network with key consumer electronics brands and manufacturers around the world, Prem is responsible for Frontier’s global sales, applications and customer support teams. Through his career, Prem has held various positions in Europe and Asia in silicon development, applications, product management, marketing and sales. Prem has a first class honors degree in Electronics Engineering, and a Masters in System Level Integration from the University of Edinburgh.

John heads Frontier's Advanced Technologies Group. This team examines emerging technologies that that could influence the future direction of Frontier's engineering focus. John joined Frontier Silicon in 2002 and for 10 years he led development of the software that powers its chips and modules. Prior to that he ran engineering for the Internet Appliances division of Pace Micro Technology following its acquisition from Acorn Computers. He graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology with a BSc (Hons) degree in Electronic Engineering.

Patrick Hannon joined Frontier in 2011 as VP Corporate Development. Patrick’s role is to work with players across the radio ecosystem in order to develop the take-up of digital radio in key markets. In 2013, he was elected President of WorldDAB. Before joining Frontier, Patrick was a strategy consultant serving the broadcast and new media sectors. Previously, Patrick worked at BBC / BBC Worldwide in senior commercial and strategy roles. Patrick has a degree in Economics and Management Studies from Cambridge University and an MBA (Distinction) from Cass Business School.

With established experience in manufacturing for the broadcast industry, SK was formerly Chief Operating Officer of Rockridge Sound, one of the largest manufacturers of DAB digital radios in China.