Wolfspeed appoints Gregor Van Issum as CFO
Troubled US SiC semiconductor company Wolfspeed has appointed Gregor Van Issum as CFO, effective September 1, 2025. He succeeds Kevin Speirits, who is serving as interim CFO and will remain with Wolfspeed to support the company and ensure a smooth transition.
Van Issum brings more than 20 years of experience in restructuring and strategic financing in the technology industry. Through senior roles at semiconductor manufacturers Ams Osram and NXP Semiconductors, he gained an in-depth understanding of how to lead organisations through changeable business cycles.
Most recently, Van Issum was executive VP, group controller at Ams Osram, where he was involved in driving the financial performance of this €multi-billion 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 pfficer.
Van Issum commented: “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."
He added: "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 honoured 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 SiC technology.”
Robert Feurle, WolfpeedCEO said: “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’s appointment follows the addition of David Emerson, who joined Wolfspeed in May in the newly created role of COO.
