News: Microelectronics
15 June 2026
Wolfspeed appoints Daniel Whalen as VP of investor relations
Wolfspeed Inc of Durham, NC, USA — which makes silicon carbide (SiC) materials and power semiconductor devices — has appointed Daniel (Dan) Whalen as vice president, investor relations, leading investor relations strategy and engagement with the financial community as the firm continues to advance its long-term strategic and operational priorities.
Whalen has extensive experience spanning investor relations, the semiconductor industry, and capital markets, including both buy-side and sell-side equity research. He will be responsible for deepening Wolfspeed’s engagement with investors and analysts, further elevating the firm’s financial communications, and helping to articulate its long-term value-creation framework.
“Dan brings a highly relevant combination of investor relations leadership, semiconductor expertise, and capital markets perspective,” comments chief financial officer Gregor van Issum. “He understands how investors assess performance, strategy, and long-term value creation, and he will play an important role in strengthening our dialogue with the investment community as we continue executing against our strategic priorities.”
Whalen joins Wolfspeed from Qorvo Inc of Greensboro, NC, USA (which provides core technologies and RF solutions for mobile, infrastructure and defense applications), where he served as director of investor relations. Earlier in his career, he led investor relations at BrightView Holdings, where he was responsible for developing earnings communications and strengthening engagement with analysts and institutional investors.
Whalen began his 25+ year career in equity research, covering a broad range of industries, including direct coverage of specialty materials, metals and related sectors, across both buy-side and sell-side roles — experience that gives him a strong foundation in how investors evaluate companies like Wolfspeed.
He holds a B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University.
Wolfspeed says that the appointment reflects its continued focus on disciplined execution, transparent engagement with investors, and long-term shareholder value creation.
Wolfspeed’s quarterly margins and cash burn improved despite falling revenue
