From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development

The Client

Our client is a globally recognized technology group operating across mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology, energy, and building technology. With a strong culture of innovation, the company was launching a high-growth business unit focused on power semiconductors for e-mobility—aiming for rapid scale and market leadership.

The Challenge

The company needed to appoint a Senior Vice President to lead technology innovation and strategic product development in a shifting market, while also serving as a critical interface to wafer production.

The ideal candidate required a proven track record in sophisticated electronic products, and assembly technologies within the automotive industry, along with a strong grasp of future technology trends. In addition, the company sought exceptional leadership capabilities, experience in cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to scale innovation across a global organization.

A key challenge was identifying a leader who combined deep technical expertise with market insight, business model thinking, and proximity to customers and sales.

This was not just a technical leadership role—it required someone who could shape the future of the business through innovation, market insight, and operational excellence.

The Solution

Boyden conducted a global executive search, targeting companies specializing in power semiconductors and sensors. While many candidates offered strong R&D credentials, we prioritized individuals with faster innovation cycles, a customer-centric development approach, and a strong commercial mindset.

We identified a candidate with extensive R&D leadership experience in power semiconductors and recent exposure to MEMS and consumer sensor technologies – fields known for rapid innovation and responsiveness to market trends. His broad technical knowledge, paired with strategic leadership, positioned him to bring customer relevance and business agility to a more traditional semiconductor environment.

Boyden’s targeted search strategy focused on identifying leaders with a blend of technical depth and commercial agility. We leveraged our global network and industry expertise to assess candidates’ ability to drive innovation cycles and align with customer needs.

The Result

Following the appointment, the company experienced significant strategic, operational, and product-level advancements. The business was restructured for greater agility and customer orientation, innovation cycles were accelerated, and collaboration across sales, development, and operations improved notably.

The new SVP has been instrumental in positioning the company as a leading force in the power semiconductor sector, effectively bridging deep tech expertise with commercial execution and long-term strategic direction.

The Impact

Today, the business has entered the highly competitive billion-dollar revenue range—marking a major milestone and a compelling success story in the global e-mobility landscape.