Sven Schneider

Dr. Sven Schneider has served as Chief Financial Officer of Infineon Technologies AG since May 1, 2019, bringing over two decades of distinguished financial leadership experience to one of the world's leading semiconductor companies. Born in Berlin in 1966, Dr. Schneider combines deep expertise in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning with a proven track record of managing complex international operations. His appointment at Infineon marks the culmination of a successful 24-year career at Linde AG, where he progressed from a finance department role to become Board Spokesman, CFO, and Labor Director. At Infineon, Dr. Schneider oversees comprehensive financial operations including Accounting & Reporting, Financial Controlling, Investor Relations, Treasury, Risk Management, and Information Technology. His strategic leadership extends beyond traditional CFO responsibilities, encompassing Business Continuity, Compliance, and Export Control in the highly regulated semiconductor industry. Dr. Schneider's expertise in major acquisitions proved instrumental during his tenure at Linde, where he led the financing of significant acquisitions including Lincare in the United States and BOC in the UK. His most notable achievement was orchestrating the complex merger between Linde AG and Praxair Inc. to form Linde plc, demonstrating exceptional capability in managing large-scale corporate transformations. His international business acumen, developed through studies in Germany and France, positions him uniquely to navigate Infineon's global operations across diverse markets. Dr. Schneider's appointment was enthusiastically endorsed by Infineon's leadership, with CEO Dr. Reinhard Ploss highlighting his expertise and personality as key strengths. His mandate has been extended through April 30, 2027, reflecting strong confidence in his strategic vision for Infineon's continued growth in the dynamic semiconductor sector.