Ph.D. Emmanuel Sabonnadière
Biography
Since July 2021, Mr Sabonnadiere is Vice-President of the Division Automotive & Industrial of Soitec. He is also in charge of the Strategic Program SiC.
From September 2017 to July 2021, Mr Sabonnadiere was CEO of CEA-Leti, one of the most innovative Labs in the industry of microelectronics and biotechnology, based in Grenoble (France). Previous two years, Mr Sabonnadiere was CEO & Chairman of the Business Group Professional of Signify, former Philips Lighting (Amsterdam). From 2014 till 2016, he served as Senior Associate of MidCap Private Equity firm named Gimv (Paris, Antwerpen, Munich, Den Haag).
Previously in his career, Mr Sabonnadiere was CEO & Chairman of General Cable Europe & Africa (Barcelona). From 2005 till 2008, he was CEO of NKM Noell Gmbh, the German branch of the group REEL. Mr Sabonnadiere was vice-president of the Distribution Transformers division of Alstom T&D for 5 years. He began his career in 1992 with Schneider Electric holding various positions including that of Managing Director of equipment units for 10 years.
Mr Sabonnadiere has a strong innovation and technological background combined with a successful business track record over decades and some key innovations adopted into the markets. With 30+ years of executive leadership of large operations, he produced high level performances of operating margins & results and generation of cashflow. He gained a sound experience of change management in large multi-cultural organizations to adapt to new markets conditions and dynamics in European and International environments. He designed and set-up ambitious strategic plans including some merge & acquisitions.
Mr Sabonnadiere believes in operational excellence, innovations in technology, talents management and enthusiasm in leadership. His sound experience in the European industry make him a highly knowledgeable and respectful Board member.
Mr Sabonnadiere obtained a PhD in physics (France), and an engineering degree in Information Technology (France). He holds an MBA (France)
Mr Sabonnadière is a fully qualified instructor at the ski school in Les Ménuires, and member of the Advisory board of IAC Consultant and Sparring Capital firm.
Company Profile
Soitec
Soitec is a world leader in the production of innovative semiconductor materials. The company leverages its unique technologies to serve the electronics markets.
In meeting the technical and economic challenges of mainstream electronics, Soitec is helping to speed up the mobile and digital revolutions. Its products are used to manufacture chips that go into smartphones, tablets, computers, IT servers and data centers as well as electronic components in cars, connected devices, and industrial and medical equipment.
With more than 4,000 patents, the company pursues a strategy of disruptive innovation to provide its customers with products that combine performance, energy efficiency and competitiveness.
Soitec is headquartered in Bernin France. The company was founded 30 years ago in Grenoble’s high-tech ecosystem and has manufacturing facilities, R&D centers and sales offices in Europe, the United States and Asia. Soitec is listed on the CAC NEXT 20, in Paris.
For more information visit: www.soitec.com.