Wolfspeed Appoints Robert Feurle As Chief Executive Officer

Mar 27, 2025•4 months ago

Position

Chairman

Company

Wolfspeed

Thomas Werner

Durham

Description

Wolfspeed has named Robert Feurle as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will officially assume the position on May 1, following the departure of Gregg Lowe in November. Feurle, who has extensive experience in leading high-profile semiconductor companies, will work closely with the interim executive chairman Thomas Werner for a smooth transition.

Company Information

Company

Wolfspeed

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States

About

BorgWarner will participate in Wolfspeed's financing transaction announced earlier today to support Wolfspeed's multi-year capacity expansion planAccess to a dedicated supply of silicon carbide (SiC) devices is significant to BorgWarner's inverter growth plan and Charging Forward objectivesWolfspeed and BorgWarner are also exploring a deeper collaboration for the purpose of accelerating technology development DURHAM, N.C. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twitter: @WolfspeedLinkedIn: @Wolfspeed Wolfspeed® is a registered trademark of Wolfspeed, Inc.

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