Wolfspeed Appoints Priya Almelkar as Senior Vice President, IT and Chief Information Officer
19 Julho 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Today, Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in
silicon carbide technology, is pleased to announce the promotion of
Priya Almelkar to Senior Vice President, IT and Chief Information
Officer. Almelkar succeeds David Costar and becomes the fifth
female member of Wolfspeed’s esteemed senior leadership team.
“Over her two-and-a-half-year tenure with Wolfspeed, Priya has
consistently showcased exceptional technical expertise and
inspiring leadership skills,” said Gregg Lowe, CEO of Wolfspeed.
“Her invaluable contributions have significantly enhanced our
company’s information systems and processes. Her promotion not only
recognizes her skills and contributions, but also reinforces our
belief in the power of diverse perspectives and experiences in
driving innovation and success. I am eager to witness the
advancements she will spearhead in her new role.”
As Vice President of IT Manufacturing Operations, Almelkar
played a pivotal role in driving Wolfspeed’s transition to
automation, empowering the company’s analytics capabilities while
ensuring data integrity and accuracy. This data-based transition
has enabled enhanced tracking of customer deliveries, valuable
market and competitor insights, and has improved operational
efficiency.
“Wolfspeed’s ambitious growth strategy presents ample
opportunities to improve IT process efficiency and compliance,”
said Almelkar. “I am thrilled to continue collaborating with such
knowledgeable and entrepreneurial colleagues to strengthen our
digital footprint and advance our mission of energy conservation
through silicon carbide.”
With over 25 years of experience in leading core IT functions
and implementing large-scale digital transformations, Almelkar
brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Prior to joining
Wolfspeed, she spent six years at Global Foundries, where she held
several positions, including Head of Digital Transformation and
Head of Infrastructure. Earlier in her career, she excelled in
program management, information security and solution delivery
engineering. Almelkar is also proud to serve as a sponsor of the
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Employee Resource Group
at Wolfspeed, exemplifying the company’s commitment to diversity
and inclusion. In acknowledgement of her leadership and service to
the industry, she has been recognized by the National Association
of Manufacturers.
About Wolfspeed: 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.
Twitter: @Wolfspeed LinkedIn: @Wolfspeed
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