Wolfspeed, a global leader in silicon carbide technology, announced that Andy W. Mattes has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Mattes is a technology executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience in the semiconductor and advanced technology industries. He previously served as public-company CEO of Coherent and Diebold Nixdorf and has held senior leadership roles at Hewlett Packard, Siemens, and McKinsey & Company. He also has more than two decades of public-company board experience and currently serves on the boards of AT&S AG, ams OSRAM AG, and Cohu.
Wolfspeed leads the market in the worldwide adoption of silicon carbide technologies, offering silicon carbide material, Power Modules, Discrete Power Devices, and Power Die Products for various applications.
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“Andy Mattes is a distinguished global technology leader whose experience and strategic perspective will be a tremendous asset to our Board. We are pleased to welcome Andy to the Board as Wolfspeed enters its next phase of growth. His proven leadership and industry expertise will be invaluable during this transformative period for the company as it executes its strategic priorities, reinforces its market leadership in silicon carbide, and capitalizes on compelling long-term opportunities.”
Robert Feurle, CEO, Wolfspeed
“I am excited to join Wolfspeed at this pivotal time in its evolution and to contribute to the company’s mission, strategy and future growth. Wolfspeed’s leadership in silicon carbide addresses critical needs across power electronics, electrification, energy efficiency and advanced industrial applications.”
Andy Mattes, Board Member, Wolfspeed
