Wolfspeed Appoints Elif Balkas as New Chief Technology Officer
10 Januar 2023 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in Silicon
Carbide technology, today announced the promotion of Elif Balkas to
Chief Technology Officer, succeeding the late Dr. John Palmour, a
co-founder of Wolfspeed.
“Since her start with Wolfspeed in 2006, Elif has been
instrumental in our technology and production development, and she
was the clear choice to help steer Wolfspeed as we continue to lead
the transition from silicon to Silicon Carbide,” said Wolfspeed CEO
Gregg Lowe. “One of John’s greatest legacies is the talent he
nurtured and developed on the Wolfspeed team, and we are confident
Elif will continue to drive innovation in Silicon Carbide with
passion, ingenuity and leadership.”
In her role as Vice President of Research and Development in
Wolfspeed’s Materials organization, Balkas shaped the company’s
technical strategy on wide bandgap materials and drove its
development execution to maintain Wolfspeed’s position as a leader
in Silicon Carbide for Power and RF device applications. She has
overseen multiple significant technology milestones during her
tenure at the company, including the development of 150mm and 200mm
boule growth systems and processes, the dramatic reduction in
crystal defect levels that saw higher device yields, and
advancements in wafer processing.
“I’m excited to continue building upon the legacy that John
created and unlock new innovations and applications for Silicon
Carbide,” said Balkas. “It’s an exciting time of growth at
Wolfspeed and I look forward to the new challenge of finding
greater efficiencies as we continue to expand the reach of our
technology.”
Balkas brings more than 20 years of experience in the technology
industry. Prior to Wolfspeed, she served in a variety of leadership
positions in R&D and operations, focusing on developing Silicon
Carbide crystal growth and GaN technologies that are scalable for
manufacturing purposes and that enable more efficient and powerful
electronic systems. She received her Ph.D. in Materials Science
from North Carolina State University and is a co-founder of the
Wolfspeed Women’s Initiative, an employee resource group focused on
encouraging, developing and supporting women who lead the way in
innovation.
About Wolfspeed, Inc.:
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption
of Silicon Carbide and GaN technologies. We provide
industry-leading solutions for efficient energy consumption and a
sustainable future. Wolfspeed’s product families include Silicon
Carbide materials, power devices and RF devices targeted for
various applications such as electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G,
renewable energy and storage, and aerospace and defense. We unleash
the power of possibilities through hard work, collaboration and a
passion for innovation. Learn more at www.wolfspeed.com.
Wolfspeed® is a registered trademark of Wolfspeed, Inc.
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