Jochen Hanebeck

Jochen Hanebeck serves as Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer of Infineon Technologies AG, the global leader in power systems and IoT semiconductors. Born in 1968 in Dortmund, Germany, Hanebeck brings nearly three decades of deep semiconductor industry expertise to his leadership role. He assumed the CEO position in April 2022, having been appointed through March 2027, succeeding Dr. Reinhard Ploss in leading one of Europe's most significant technology companies. Throughout his distinguished career at Infineon, Hanebeck has demonstrated exceptional strategic vision in driving the company's mission of decarbonization and digitalization. His leadership philosophy centers on authenticity and substance, emphasizing that technology must serve people and create meaningful impact. Under his stewardship, Infineon achieved record-breaking performance in 2023, marking the most successful year in the company's history. Hanebeck has positioned Infineon as a pioneer in semiconductor sustainability, introducing comprehensive product carbon footprint data and achieving breakthrough innovations including ultra-thin 20-micrometer power semiconductor wafers that reduce power loss by over 15%. His strategic initiatives include major facility expansions in Dresden and Kulim, Malaysia, along with transformative acquisitions like GaN Systems. As President of the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), Hanebeck plays a pivotal role in shaping industry policy and advancing Europe's technological sovereignty. His authentic leadership approach and commitment to diversity has earned Infineon recognition as a Top 5 Diversity Leader for five consecutive years, while his operational excellence has established the company among the global top ten semiconductor leaders.