Astera Labs names Desmond Lynch chief financial officer, effective March 2, 2026

Astera Labs appointed Desmond Lynch as chief financial officer effective March 2, 2026, succeeding Michael Tate, who retired from the role and stays on as a strategic adviser to the CEO until September 1, 2026. Lynch joins from Rambus, where he was senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer from August 2022 until February 2026. His offer carries an initial base salary of $500,000 and a bonus target of 95% of salary.

• Effective March 2, 2026
• Succeeds Michael Tate, who retired from the CFO role
• Tate remains a strategic adviser to the CEO until September 1, 2026
• Initial base salary $500,000; bonus target 95% of salary
• Previously CFO of Rambus from August 2022 to February 2026