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19 December 2025
AlixLabs appoints Arthur van der Poel to advisory board
To further strengthen its strategic and technological leadership as it advances its semiconductor innovation roadmap, Sweden-based AlixLabs AB (which was spun off from Lund University in 2019) has appointed Arthur van der Poel to its advisory board.
Picture: Arthur van der Poel.
van der Poel has decades of senior leadership experience across the global semiconductor and microelectronics ecosystem. He previously served as CEO of Philips Semiconductors and has held board and governance roles at several technology leaders, including ASML. He has also played a key role in advancing European semiconductor collaboration through leadership positions in major R&D initiatives.
van der Poel will advise on long-term strategy, industry partnerships, and scaling pathways for AlixLabs’ flagship APS product, with a particular focus on the evolving needs of the global semiconductor market.
“AlixLabs is addressing challenges that are highly relevant to the future of semiconductor manufacturing,” says van der Poel. “I look forward to supporting the team as they move from demonstrated technology solutions into industrial and commercial impact.”
van der Poel joins the advisory board as Jacques Kools, who began his career at Philips Research Laboratories in Eindhoven, steps down from his role. Kools has been an important contributor to AlixLabs’ development, offering guidance and insight during key phases of the company’s growth.
“We are deeply grateful to Jacques for his commitment and contributions to AlixLabs,” states CEO Jonas Sundqvist. “At the same time, we are honored to welcome Arthur van der Poel. His experience across semiconductor leadership, governance, and European industry collaboration will be invaluable as we move into our next stage.”
van der Poel’s appointment further strengthens AlixLabs’ advisory network aligned with the future of semiconductor technology.
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