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Frédéric Lissalde appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Soitec as of March 1st, 2025
Bernin (France), November 20, 2024 – Soitec (Euronext Paris – Tech Leaders), a global leader in the design and production of innovative semiconductor materials, announces the appointment of Frédéric Lissalde as Chairman of the Board of Directors, during a meeting of the Board of Directors today, upon the recommendation of the Compensation and Nominations and Remuneration Committee, in charge of the process of recruitment and succession of directors.
Frédéric Lissalde will continue to serve as Chairman of the Strategic Committee and as member of the Audit and Risks Committee of Soitec. After he leaves his current executive roles, he will succeed Christophe Gégout as Chairman of Soitec’s Board of Directors, effective from March 1st, 2025 for the remainder of his term of office as director. The Board also announces that, as of that date, Christophe Gégout will resume his former roles as Referent Director and Chairman of the Audit and Risks Committee and he will continue to serve on the Strategic and ESG Committees.
Since his appointment as director following the Annual General Meeting held on July 23, 2024, Frédéric Lissalde has had the opportunity to deepen his understanding of Soitec and the industry’s challenges.
The Board of Directors is confident that Frédéric Lissalde will play a key role in Soitec’s development and strategy execution, accelerating its potential growth in all markets, thanks to his leadership, industry experience and governance expertise.
Christophe Gégout, Chairman of the Board of Soitec: "I am pleased that Frédéric Lissalde will succeed me as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Soitec. His experience as President and CEO of a major international group, his rich experience in corporate governance and his business acumen represent strong assets. Frédéric Lissalde and Pierre Barnabé will work together to achieve the Group's ambitions.”
Frédéric Lissalde, Incoming Chairman of the Board of Directors of Soitec: "I am honored to be taking on the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Soitec in March, and would like to thank the Board and its current Chairman, Christophe Gégout, for their confidence. I am committed to contributing to the sustainable growth and strategy of Soitec, a global leader in the design and production of innovative semiconductor materials, and to ensuring the highest standards of governance alongside the other members of the Soitec Board of Directors."
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