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Richard Templeton

Executive Chairman, Texas Instruments

Search every verified Richard Templeton interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Richard Templeton, executive chairman of Texas Instruments, has emphasized the company’s strategy of maintaining internal manufacturing as a competitive advantage, stating that during the COVID-19 pandemic, TI performed better than competitors that were highly outsourced. He noted that in the second quarter of 2020, TI planned to run its factories at levels similar to the first quarter, leading to an inventory increase to support customers with limited forecasting ability. Templeton also discussed capital allocation, advocating for disciplined stock buybacks and dividends, and said that research and development spending would remain unchanged due to its long-term, five-to-ten-year horizon. Templeton has spoken about the importance of U.S. semiconductor industry competitiveness, calling for long-term investment in research, access to skilled talent, and a competitive tax structure. He described the U.S. as needing to be an attractive destination for the world’s best minds and supported policies that encourage R&D and domestic manufacturing investment. On geopolitical tensions, he stated that TI would comply with all laws and rulings, and that companies that adapt best will cope with challenges accordingly. Templeton also reiterated his view that recessions present opportunities to extend competitive advantage through continued investment.

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