Former NXP Semiconductors and ams-OSRAM Leader Has Over 20 Years of Experience Navigating Dynamic Business Cycles
Appointment Bolsters Wolfspeed’s Leadership as It Drives Toward Profitability and Expands in High-Growth Markets
Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) (“Wolfspeed” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Gregor van Issum as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2025, following a comprehensive review of internal and external candidates. Van Issum succeeds Kevin Speirits, who is serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer and will remain with Wolfspeed to support the Company and ensure a smooth transition. He will be relocating to North Carolina and be based at company headquarters in Durham, NC, reporting to Wolfspeed CEO, Robert Feurle.
Van Issum brings more than 20 years of experience in transformational restructuring and strategic financing positions across the technology industry. Through senior roles at semiconductor manufacturers ams-OSRAM AG and NXP Semiconductors N.V., he gained an in-depth understanding of how to lead organizations through dynamic business cycles. Most recently, van Issum served as Executive Vice President, Group Controller at ams-OSRAM, where he was deeply involved in driving the financial performance of this multi-billion Euro revenue company. He also led ams-OSRAM’s cost savings programs and sales initiatives in his dual role as the company’s Chief Transformation and Performance Officer.
“We are excited to welcome Gregor to our team as Wolfspeed enters a new era,” said Robert Feurle, Chief Executive Officer. “I witnessed Gregor’s strong analytical and leadership skills firsthand during our time working together at ams-OSRAM. Gregor has helped lead large, multibillion euro businesses with complex manufacturing operations, which will be invaluable to Wolfspeed as we unlock the potential of our purpose-built 200mm platform. The Board and I look forward to collaborating with Gregor as we position Wolfspeed for long-term growth and profitability.”
Van Issum gained valuable M&A and IT experience at ams-OSRAM, where he was responsible for executing and delivering on the business targets for the transactions and managing the strategic direction of the company’s systems. He previously served as Vice President, Strategy of NXP Semiconductors’ Secure Transactions and Identification Solutions segment and served as the CFO of the Secure Identification Solutions and Analog Mixed Signal units.
“In this new role, my priority will be providing Wolfspeed’s investors with transparency and clarity, especially during this transformative period,” said van Issum. “Building on recent steps to restructure Wolfspeed’s balance sheet, I will draw on my experience navigating complex business cycles to help create a capital structure that offers agility to respond to rapid shifts in the market. My background in transformation and restructuring also positions me to support Wolfspeed’s strategic focus on improving profitability. At this pivotal time in the Company’s life cycle, I am honored to help guide Wolfspeed as it leverages its competitive advantages—world-class facilities, exceptional talent, and robust intellectual property—to advance the incredible progress that Robert and the Wolfspeed team have made in recent months and solidify its leadership in silicon carbide technology.”
Van Issum’s appointment follows the addition of Dr. David Emerson, who joined Wolfspeed in May in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. With a refreshed leadership team, Wolfspeed is well positioned to navigate near-term market dynamics and seize opportunities to expand its leadership in silicon carbide technologies.
