– USA, NC – Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in silicon carbide technology, today announced the election of current Board member Tom Werner as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately, succeeding Darren Jackson who stepped down as chair but remains on the Board.
“Wolfspeed is thrilled to welcome Tom as our new Board Chair. Tom is a proven innovator with vast experience in the energy and semiconductor industries, and will provide invaluable leadership as we further scale our operations to meet the growing demand for silicon carbide power devices,” said CEO, Gregg Lowe.
About Thomas Werner
Tom Werner is a distinguished industry leader with more than 25 years of experience in semiconductor, disruptive technology, and energy organizations. Werner previously served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for SunPower Corporation, a publicly traded manufacturer and marketer of high-efficiency solar cells and solar panels, after serving as the Chief Executive Officer of SunPower for 18 years.
“It is my honor to serve as Wolfspeed’s Board Chair, and help Wolfspeed as it leads the transition from silicon to silicon carbide,” said Tom Werner. “Wolfspeed is on the cusp of truly changing the power electronics industry, and I am excited to be a part of that transformation.”
About Wolfspeed, Inc.
Wolfspeed leads the market in the worldwide adoption of silicon carbide and GaN technologies. We provide industry-leading solutions for efficient energy consumption and a sustainable future. Wolfspeed’s product families include silicon carbide materials, power devices, and RF devices targeted for various applications such as electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, renewable energy and storage, and aerospace and defense. We unleash the power of possibilities through hard work, collaboration, and a passion for innovation.
SOURCE: https://www.wolfspeed.com/
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