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Robert Feurle

Chief Executive Officer & Director, WOLFSPEED INC

Search every verified Robert Feurle interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Robert Feurle, Chief Executive Officer of Wolfspeed, discussed the company's financial results and strategic priorities during its fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings call on August 24, 2026. He noted that the company is focused on technology leadership, diversifying revenue and customers, operational excellence, and financial discipline. Feurle also addressed the transition in silicon carbide materials from 150mm to 200mm wafers, stating that Wolfspeed is working with major customers on qualifying its 200mm materials and that the transition is ongoing, with some customers managing inventory levels. He expressed confidence in the company's position to benefit from overall silicon carbide market growth as customers eventually shift to 200mm. The call also included financial updates from other executives, such as a reduction in debt principal and expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue between $140 million and $160 million, with non-GAAP gross margin expected to remain negative. Feurle reiterated the company's commitment to achieving profitable growth and creating shareholder value through its strategic initiatives.

Recent appearances

  • Wolfspeed Q4 2026 Earnings Call | Silicon Carbide Device Fabrication Capacity Ramping Up

    Wolfspeed Q4 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Twitter - https://x.com/i101yt If you find our work useful, please support us by ...

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  • Wolfspeed at PCIM 2026: Keeping the customer front and center

    What does it take to push silicon carbide technology forward — twice in two years? We sit down with Robert Feurle, Wolfspeed CEO, to find out. Robert breaks down what makes Wolfspeed Gen 5 MOSFET technology such a meaningful leap for wide bandgap power. (Spoiler alert, a 27% improvement in conduction efficiency gives engineers meaningful design options). He also explains Wolfspeed’s rationale for optimizing their existing planar MOSFET design. This conversation isn’t limited to Rdson and R&D decisions, though. Robert unpacks how Wolfspeed’s vertical integration provides some much needed pre…

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  • PCIM 2025: Wolfspeed’s New CEO on Innovation and Growth

    In this exclusive interview, Robert Feurle, the newly appointed CEO of Wolfspeed, discussed his strategic vision for the company as he steps into the role. With a focus on empowering teams, fostering innovation, and enhancing decision-making, Feurle emphasized the importance of collaboration and accountability. He highlighted Wolfspeed’s unique position in advancing both materials and devices in silicon carbide technology. As the company expands globally, Feurle outlined his plans for ramping up 200-mm manufacturing, partnerships, and sustainability initiatives, particularly in renewable energ…

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  • Wolfspeed - The Electrification of Everything, Powered by Wolfspeed

    Wolfspeed produces more than 60% of the world’s silicon carbide – and it’s investing in the future of the material with two new planned facilities announced in the past year alone. It’s nothing new for Wolfspeed; they were the first company to figure out how to commercialize silicon carbide as a group of graduate students at North Carolina State University. Since their inception in 1987, the company has made more than 90% of the silicon carbide in the world. Furthermore, they’ve also paved the way in easing supply chain constraints with the introduction of innovative 200mm wafers, translatin…

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