Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGM) appointed Robert J. Willett to its board of directors as an independent director, effective May 13, 2026, according to a company statement.

Willett served as chief executive officer of Cognex Corporation for 14 years. Cognex develops machine vision systems and sensors. He currently serves on the boards of Clean Harbors, Inc., a publicly traded industrial and environmental services company, and Formlabs, a private industrial 3D printing company.

Joseph Martin, chairman of Allegro's board, said Willett brings experience in sensor and industrial automation markets. "He has a proven track record of successfully guiding technology companies through periods of rapid expansion and market shifts," Martin stated.

Willett holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and an MBA from Yale University. He has over two decades of experience in industrial technology and automation.

Allegro MicroSystems develops magnetic sensing and power integrated circuits for automotive, industrial automation, and data center applications. The Manchester, New Hampshire-based company has operated for more than 30 years.