Mentor Graphics Names Two New VPs

Wilsonville, OR, April 19, 2002 - - Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq: MENT) named two new vice presidents today.

Robert Hum, who joined Mentor with the recently acquired IKOS Systems, was named vice president and general manager of the Model Technology group (MTI) and the Design for Test (DFT) group. Hum has over 25 years of experience in worldwide engineering, marketing, business development and operations. Most recently the executive vice president and chief operating officer of IKOS, he has also held senior business and technology management positions at both Cadence Design Systems and Bell-Northern Research (Nortel). Hum has an MSEE from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Eric Selosse has been promoted to vice president and general manager of Mentor's Emulation Division. Most recently the general manager of Mentor's Meta Systems , Selosse's responsibilities have been expanded to include Mentor's emulation product offerings on a worldwide basis.

Selosse, who joined Mentor in November 2000, has extensive engineering and marketing experience. Prior to joining Mentor, was in charge of Bull Open Systems Division. He has also held a variety of engineering and marketing management positions at IBM Networking Division, both in the U.S. and France. He holds an engineering degree in electronics.

Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of more than million and employs approximately 3,100 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777; Silicon Valley headquarters are located at 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, California 95131-2314. World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com .

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