Jon E. Kirchner has served as CEO and director at Xperi Inc. since its spin-off from its Former Parent in October 2022. Prior to that, Mr. Kirchner served as CEO and director at Xperi Holding Corporation beginning in June 2020. Previously he was CEO of Xperi Corporation beginning in June 2017. Prior to that Mr. Kirchner was President of Xperi Corporation following the completion of the acquisition of DTS, Inc. in December 2016. At DTS he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2010, served on the board of directors beginning in 2002, and served as the company's Chief Executive Officer beginning 2001. Prior to his tenure of Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kirchner served in a number of senior leadership roles at DTS from 1993 to 2001, including President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kirchner led DTS through a period of significant success, growing it from a small startup, to a global industry leader generating over $190 million in licensing revenue.
Prior to joining DTS, Mr. Kirchner worked for the consulting and audit groups at Price Waterhouse LLP (now PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP). During his tenure at Price Waterhouse LLP, he advised clients on a range of strategy, finance, operations and valuation issues. In 2012, Mr. Kirchner received the Ernst & Young Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Greater Los Angeles and in 2011, he was honored by the Producers Guild of America, receiving the “Digital 25: Leaders in Emerging Entertainment” award for being among the visionaries that made significant contributions to the advancement of digital entertainment and storytelling. From June 2012 to April 2023, Mr. Kirchner served on the board of directors of Free Stream Media Corporation (Samba TV), a leader in developing cross platform TV experiences for consumers and advertisers.
Mr. Kirchner was previously a Certified Public Accountant and received a B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from Claremont McKenna College.