Infineon Technologies AG has announced the early extension of the contract of Elke Reichart (60), Chief Digitalization and Sustainability Officer (CDSO) and member of the Management Board. The new contract extends her term through October 31, 2030. Her original contract was set to expire in October 2026.
In her role as CDSO, Elke Reichart will continue to lead Infineon’s global digitalization initiatives, oversee IT infrastructure, and steer the company’s group-wide sustainability strategy. The Supervisory Board cited her leadership and deep expertise as instrumental in advancing the company’s digital and environmental transformation.
“Digitalization and sustainability are key success factors for Infineon. Elke Reichart represents both topics with expertise, enthusiasm, and credibility,” said Herbert Diess, Chairman of Infineon’s Supervisory Board. “The Supervisory Board is convinced that she will continue to provide valuable impulses and make a significant contribution to Infineon’s success in the future.”
Infineon’s Chief Executive Officer, Jochen Hanebeck, added: “With Elke Reichart we have made significant progress in the green and digital transformation of our company. We know digitalization is a key lever for accelerating our innovation-to-customer value. I look forward to many more years of trusting collaboration on the Management Board.”
Elke Reichart expressed her commitment to driving Infineon’s transformation efforts: “Every day, we are working to make Infineon even more sustainable and digital. Our strategy is in place; now we focus on implementation—simplifying processes, standardization, and further utilization of the possibilities of AI. I am grateful to the Supervisory Board for their trust and for the mandate to continue driving forward this dual transformation of sustainability and digitalization.”
The contract extension reflects Infineon’s strong commitment to embedding sustainability and digital innovation across all levels of the organization.
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