News: Microelectronics
17 February 2026
Wolfspeed adds VP of sales for EMEA
Wolfspeed Inc of Durham, NC, USA — which makes silicon carbide (SiC) materials and power semiconductor devices — has appointed Stefan Steyerl as vice president of sales, EMEA (Europe, Middle-East & Africa). Effective 1 March, he will develop and execute the 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 has more than 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with a track record of building high-performance teams and achieving revenue growth across global markets. Most recently, he was VP 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, he held senior leadership roles at Analog Devices, overseeing sales and marketing for automotive and industrial sectors with revenue responsibility exceeding $750m globally. Steyerl holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Munich.
“Stefan’s deep industry expertise and leadership experience will be instrumental as Wolfspeed accelerates the global transition to silicon carbide,” says Matthias Buchner, senior VP global sales & chief marketing officer. “His appointment reinforces our commitment to supporting customers in EMEA with innovative solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability.”
Steyerl joins Wolfspeed as it sharpens its focus on product innovation and device production as key pillars in its efforts to drive the industry transition to silicon carbide solutions. His appointment supports the firm’s go-to-market objectives of broadening its customer base across high-growth, diversified end-markets, including AI data centers, renewable energy, industrial power systems, and electric vehicles (EVs).
“We’re uniquely positioned to help customers across EMEA unlock the full potential of electrification by delivering high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that support their growth objectives,” comments Steyerl.
