Appointment of a New Permanent Representative of Cea Investissement to the Board of Directors of Soitec

Core Viewpoint - Soitec has appointed Julie Galland as the new permanent representative of CEA Investissement on its Board of Directors, replacing François Jacq, effective immediately [1][4]. Group 1: Appointment Details - Julie Galland has been serving as the Director of Technological Research at the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) since January 2023 [2]. - She holds degrees from École polytechnique and has a PhD in Solid-State Physics, bringing expertise in strategic technologies related to national sovereignty, energy transition, and digital technology [2]. Group 2: Previous Experience - Prior to her role at CEA, Galland worked at the Directorate-General for Enterprise (DGE) from 2012 to 2023, focusing on sectors such as semiconductors, health, aerospace, and digital technology [3]. - She led innovation and investment policies, contributing to the structuring of industrial sectors and public policy implementation [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Soitec is a global leader in innovative semiconductor materials, generating sales of €0.9 billion in the fiscal year 2024-2025 [4]. - The company operates in three main strategic markets: Mobile Communications, Automotive and Industrial, and Edge and Cloud AI, employing over 2,200 people from 50 different nationalities [4]. - Soitec has registered nearly 4,300 patents, highlighting its commitment to technological performance and energy efficiency [4].