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Wolfspeed Strengthens Global Sales Leadership with Addition of Semiconductor Leader, Stefan Steyerl, as VP of Sales, EMEA

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Wolfspeed hired Stefan Steyerl as vice president of sales, EMEA on Feb 17th '26.

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Wolfspeed strengthens Global Sales leadership with addition of semiconductor leader, Stefan Steyerl, as VP of sales, EMEA. Feb 17, 2026 DURHAM, N.C. - February 17, 2026 - Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), a global leader in silicon carbide technology and manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Stefan Steyerl as vice president of sales, EMEA. Effective March 1, 2026, Steyerl will develop and execute Wolfspeed's regional sales strategy, driving adoption of silicon carbide solutions across automotive, industrial, and energy markets as Wolfspeed accelerates the adoption of silicon carbide technology to expand its market footprint and deliver revenue growth across the region. Steyerl brings more than 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with a proven track record of building high-performance teams and achieving revenue growth across global markets. Most recently, he served as vice president of sales for EMEA at Allegro MicroSystems, where he developed and executed regional go-to-market strategies and strengthened executive-level customer relationships. Prior to that, Steyerl held senior leadership roles at Analog Devices, overseeing sales and marketing for automotive and industrial sectors with revenue responsibility exceeding $750 million globally. "Stefan's deep industry expertise and leadership experience will be instrumental as Wolfspeed accelerates...

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Executive hire

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Person
Stefan Steyerlvice president of sales, EMEA
Takes effect
Feb 17, 2026
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States

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  • Stefan Steyerlvice president of sales, EMEA · Named in the story

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  • directors
  • sales

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Confidence
21%
Detected
Feb 17, 2026
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