UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2008
 

XILINX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 0-18548 77-0188631
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)    

2100 Logic Drive, San Jose, California 95124
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 559-7778

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02       Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 7, 2008, Patrick Little was appointed the Company’s senior vice president, products and market development. Previously, Mr. Little held the position of vice president and general manager, high-volume group.

Item 8.01       Other Events.

Mr. Iain Morris relinquished his position at the Company as executive vice president and general manager to pursue other opportunities.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  XILINX, INC. 
 
 
Date: April 11, 2008  By:  /s/ Jon A. Olson   
        Jon A. Olson 
        Senior Vice President, Finance 
        and Chief Financial Officer