Wolfspeed appoints semiconductor veteran Andreas Mattes to Board and Compensation Committee

Filed July 29, 2026 · Period ending July 28, 2026 · ~1 min read

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  Andreas W. Mattes, 65, appointed to Board and as Compensation Committee chair effective July 28, 2026. Former CEO of Coherent (2020-2022) and Diebold Nixdorf, with 40+ years in semiconductor and advanced technology leadership.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Mattes receives $100,000 annual cash retainer ($80,000 Board service, $20,000 Committee chair), $500,000 initial RSU grant vesting over 3 years, and $200,000 annual RSU grants vesting after 1 year.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  2026 annual meeting advanced to October 27, 2026, more than 30 days earlier than December 16, 2025 anniversary. Stockholder proposal and director nomination deadline reset to August 7, 2026.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →