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Wolfspeed, a global leader in silicon carbide technology, announced the appointment of Daniel (Dan) Whalen as Vice President, Investor Relations. In this role, he will lead the company’s investor relations strategy and engagement with the financial community as Wolfspeed continues to advance its long-term strategic and operational priorities.
Dan brings extensive experience across 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 company’s financial communications, and helping articulate its long-term value creation framework.
“Dan brings a highly relevant combination of investor relations leadership, semiconductor expertise, and capital markets perspective,” said Gregor van Issum, CFO of Wolfspeed. “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.”
Dan joins Wolfspeed from Qorvo, Inc., 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.
Dan 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.
The appointment reflects Wolfspeed’s continued focus on disciplined execution, transparent engagement with investors, and long-term shareholder value creation.
About Wolfspeed
Wolfspeed leads the market in the worldwide adoption of silicon carbide technologies that power the world’s most disruptive innovations. As the pioneers of silicon carbide, and creators of the most advanced semiconductor technology on earth, we are committed to powering a better world for everyone. Through silicon carbide material, Power Modules, Discrete Power Devices and Power Die Products targeted for various applications, we will bring you The Power to Make It Real™.
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