ROHM Semiconductor Europe appoints Christian André as chairman and Toshimitsu Suzuki as president

ROHM Semiconductor Europe of Willich-Münchheide, near Dusseldorf, Germany (the European branch of Japan’s ROHM Semiconductor) has strengthened its management board by appointing Toshimitsu Suzuki as president. Former acting president Christian André will continue as chairman.

Christian André has been working for ROHM for 29 years, including 14 years as acting president. He will focus on the next phase of growth and strategic vision of the company to generate long-term value to customers and shareholders.

After working for ROHM in Europe for over four years as senior sales director, Suzuki will take over full responsibility for the European business. He will set new aims for further strategic development and implementation of the firm’s products in the European market.

“He will contribute to scale up to a greater level the operational excellence,” says André. “The strengthening of our management board is a necessary and consistent step in order to be well prepared for the future,” he adds.

“I would like to thank Christian André for his tireless efforts at ROHM,” comments Suzuki. “Together, we will work to maximize the potential of our technology to drive the next growth of the company.”

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