Achim Kempe
Biography
Achim Kempe is the Chief Operating Officer at Nexperia, bringing over three decades of experience in the semiconductor industry. Based in Hamburg, he has led global operations since 2018, following senior leadership roles at NXP Semiconductors and Philips Semiconductors. His expertise spans wafer fabrication, test engineering, and business group management, with a career grounded in technical excellence and strategic leadership. Achim holds a Master’s degree from the University of Siegen and a Bachelor’s degree from FH Cologne, both in Electrical Engineering. Known for his operational insight and engineering depth, Achim continues to shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.
Company Profile
Nexperia
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 15,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors, Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every electronic design in the world – from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications.
The company serves a global customer base, shipping more than 100 billion products annually. These products are recognized as benchmarks in efficiency – in process, size, power, and performance. Nexperia’s commitment to innovation, efficiency and stringent industry requirements are evident in its extensive IP portfolio, its expanding product range, and its certification to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.