Wolfspeed appoints Bret Zahn to drive automotive business
Wolfspeed has appointed Bret Zahn as VP and general manager of the company's Automotive business. Zahn will report to chief business officer Cengiz Balkas, and will be based at company headquarters in Durham, N.C.
Zahn brings 35 years of engineering and business management experience across various technology sectors. Previously he held the role of VP and GM of the Automotive Traction Solutions (ATS) Business Unit at Onsemi, encompassing both SiC and IGBT bare die and power module sales.
In his new role, Zahn will lead the development and execution of Wolfspeed’s automotive product roadmap, aligning with the rapidly evolving needs of global electric vehicle makers and Tier 1 suppliers. Working closely with engineering, R&D, and commercial teams, he will be responsible for driving innovation that meets the increasing demand for power efficiency, performance, and scalability in electric mobility.
“The automotive industry is at an inflection point, and Wolfspeed is at the heart of the transformation,” said Robert Feurle, CEO of Wolfspeed. “Our SiC solutions are already powering some of the world’s most advanced EVs. Under Bret's leadership, we will deepen our partnerships with global automakers and deliver the next wave of innovation to expand our product offerings and meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
“I am excited to join Wolfspeed during this transformative period and contribute to its mission of delivering advanced solutions in the automotive market,” said Zahn. “I look forward to working alongside this talented team to drive continued innovation and growth as we navigate the rapidly changing landscape of the industry.”
