09:08 AM EDT, 07/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Wolfspeed Inc ( WOLF ) said Monday it has named Gregor van Issum as chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1.

Van Issum succeeds Kevin Speirits, who is now serving as interim chief financial officer and will remain with Wolfspeed ( WOLF ) to ensure a smooth transition, and is staying with the company after relocating to the company's headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, the company said.

Van Issum has more than 20 years of experience in financial positions in the technology industry, including senior roles at semiconductor manufacturers, the company said.

He most recently served as an executive vice president, Group Controller at ams-OSRAM, the company said.

Shares of the company were up more than 24% in recent Monday premarket activity.