Wolfspeed, Inc. has announced the appointment of Gregor van Issum as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2025. Van Issum succeeds Kevin Speirits, who has served as Interim CFO and will remain with the company during the transition period to ensure continuity and support. Van Issum will relocate to Wolfspeed’s global headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, and report directly to CEO Robert Feurle.
With over two decades of experience in transformational restructuring and strategic finance roles across the technology and semiconductor sectors, van Issum brings a proven track record of driving operational efficiency and navigating complex business environments. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Group Controller at ams-OSRAM AG, where he also held the dual role of Chief Transformation and Performance Officer. His responsibilities included spearheading cost optimization initiatives and aligning global sales strategies for the multi-billion Euro company.
Prior to his tenure at ams-OSRAM, van Issum held leadership roles at NXP Semiconductors N.V., including Vice President of Strategy for the Secure Transactions and Identification Solutions segment and CFO of both the Secure Identification Solutions and Analog Mixed Signal units. His expertise spans M&A, IT integration, financial planning, and enterprise-wide performance improvement.
“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 also brings significant M&A and IT experience from his time at ams-OSRAM, where he led the execution and delivery of business targets tied to major transactions and oversaw the strategic direction of the company’s systems landscape. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Strategy for NXP Semiconductors’ Secure Transactions and Identification Solutions segment, and as CFO for both the Secure Identification Solutions and Analog Mixed Signal business 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.
