John F. Runkel, Jr. left the role of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Synopsys on July 17, 2025, according to an SEC filing.
| Name | John F. Runkel, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Role | General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Company | Synopsys |
| Industry | Technology |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Move | Departure |
| Date | July 17, 2025 |
| Source | an SEC filing |
After Synopsys completed its merger with Ansys, Janet Lee succeeded John F. Runkel, Jr. as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Runkel moved to an advisory Chief Legal Officer role through January 31, 2026. (Source: an SEC filing.)
More legal leadership moves at Synopsys
- Janet Lee Steps Down as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Synopsys (August 12, 2026)
- Janet Lee Named General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Synopsys (July 17, 2025)
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- Robert Pargac Steps Down as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of International Money Express (July 31, 2025)
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- Susan Healey Named General Counsel of Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (July 29, 2025)
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Source: an SEC filing. InhouseBlog summarizes publicly reported general counsel moves and links to the original report.
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