CSA Catapult appoints Caroline O’Brien as CEO
The UK's Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult has appointed Caroline O’Brien as its new CEO, who will join in late September.
A semiconductor industry specialist, O’Brien is currently CEO of Kubos Semiconductors and brings over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, where she has developed a broad knowledge of working with VC-backed businesses and blue-chip multinationals.
She has held senior commercial and executive positions in several companies, focusing on developing and commercialising new technologies and products.
O’Brien holds a B.Eng in Electronics and Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Bath.
Martin McHugh stepped down as CEO of the Catapult in March 2025 and Raj Gawera, who joined the board in 2021, was appointed CEO on an interim basis from April 1st 2025 and will return to his previous role as non-executive director.
