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Wolfspeed has announced two executive appointments aimed at reinforcing its leadership structure as the company accelerates global expansion and strategic engagement across markets and policymakers.
Brad Kohn will rejoin the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Global Affairs Officer, effective May 11, 2026. In this role, he will oversee legal, compliance, and government affairs functions, supporting Wolfspeed’s regulatory strategy and long-term value creation. Kohn brings over two decades of experience, including previous leadership roles at Wolfspeed, Martin Marietta Materials, and MEMC Electronic Materials (now part of GlobalWafers), with a strong track record in strategic transactions and public policy engagement.
Additionally, Sonja Burfeind has been appointed Vice President of Communications, effective July 1, 2026. She will lead Wolfspeed’s global communications strategy, integrating internal and external messaging across public relations, marketing, and investor communications. Burfeind joins from Infineon, where she held senior roles focused on positioning advanced semiconductor technologies and strengthening corporate visibility.
From a strategic perspective, these appointments reflect Wolfspeed’s focus on scaling its organizational capabilities alongside its technology and manufacturing expansion in silicon carbide. Strengthening legal, policy, and communications functions is particularly critical as the company navigates complex global supply chains, government incentives, and increasing competition in the wide-bandgap semiconductor market.
This move aligns with broader industry trends, where leading SiC players are investing not only in capacity and technology, but also in stakeholder engagement and regulatory positioning to support long-term growth in key sectors such as AI infrastructure, energy systems, and electrification.
Original – Wolfspeed
