Leadership transition at imec
The Board of Directors of imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, has appointed Patrick Vandenameele as the next Chief Executive Officer. Effective 1 April 2026, he will succeed current CEO Luc Van den hove, who will then assume the role of Chair of imec’s Board of Directors. After 17 […]
Canatu appoints Thomas Gädda to lead Semiconductor business
Canatu Plc announced changes in its management team to strengthen its strategy execution and growth as a leader in advanced carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Thomas Gädda has been appointed the company’s new Semiconductor Business Unit leader, and member of the management team, effective 22 September 2025. In his new role, Gädda will be responsible for the […]
Tonio Buonassisi to lead CSEM’s sustainable energy from 2026
CSEM announces the appointment of Professor Tonio Buonassisi as its new Vice President of Sustainable Energy, with the official handover set for 1 January 2026. A renowned expert in photovoltaics and AI-driven energy innovation, Buonassisi will join CSEM later this year. He succeeds Professor Christophe Ballif, who will continue to contribute to CSEM as Scientific […]
TactoTek appoints industry leader Harry Andersson Bettencourt
TactoTek, the global leader in In-Mould Structural Electronics (IMSE), announced the appointment of Harry Andersson Bettencourt as Senior Advisor to the company. A seasoned executive with extensive international leadership experience in the consumer, automotive, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets, he will advise TactoTek on expanding its IMSE technology adoption into high-growth non-automotive sectors. Strategic and operational […]
Pragmatic appoints John Quigley EVP of Engineering
Pragmatic Semiconductor Ltd. announced the appointment of John Quigley as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Engineering with responsibility for Technology Development, IC Design and Applications Engineering at the company. With an extensive career of over 35 years in the semiconductor and technology sector spanning engineering, operational and leadership roles, Quigley brings industry-leading technical domain expertise […]