Company Overview

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor manufacturer focused on power systems, automotive electronics, and security solutions. The company operates primarily within the automotive, industrial, power management, and connected secure systems industries, supplying semiconductors that enable energy efficiency, electrification, and secure connectivity. Its core revenue drivers include power semiconductors, microcontrollers, sensors, and security ICs used in vehicles, renewable energy systems, industrial automation, and consumer and industrial IoT devices.

Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from Siemens AG, Infineon has evolved from a diversified chip supplier into a leading provider of power and automotive semiconductors. Over time, the company strategically exited commoditized memory businesses and strengthened its position in high-growth, application-specific markets such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial power control, positioning itself as a key enabler of the global energy transition.

Business Operations

Infineon operates through four primary business segments: Automotive (ATV), Industrial Power Control (IPC), Power & Sensor Systems (PSS), and Connected Secure Systems (CSS). The Automotive segment supplies semiconductors for advanced driver assistance systems, powertrain and electrification, body electronics, and in-vehicle networking. Industrial Power Control focuses on power semiconductors and modules for renewable energy, industrial drives, traction, and high-voltage direct current transmission.

The Power & Sensor Systems segment provides power management ICs, discrete power devices, and sensors for consumer, computing, and industrial applications, while Connected Secure Systems delivers microcontrollers, connectivity solutions, and hardware-based security products for IoT, payment, identification, and embedded systems. Infineon generates revenue through direct sales to OEMs and tier-one suppliers globally, supported by owned manufacturing facilities, strategic foundry partnerships, and a global sales and distribution network.

Strategic Position & Investments

Infineon’s strategy centers on benefiting from long-term structural trends such as electrification, decarbonization, digitalization, and secure connectivity. The company continues to invest heavily in wide-bandgap semiconductors, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), to support electric vehicles, fast charging, and renewable energy infrastructure. Capacity expansions and long-term supply agreements with automotive and industrial customers underpin its growth initiatives.

A major strategic milestone was the acquisition of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, which significantly expanded Infineon’s microcontroller, connectivity, and software capabilities and strengthened its presence in automotive and IoT markets. The company also maintains investments in advanced manufacturing technologies, including 300mm wafer production, and continues to develop its system-level expertise through its operating subsidiaries and technology platforms.

Geographic Footprint

Infineon is headquartered in Germany and operates globally across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. The company maintains major manufacturing, assembly, and testing sites in Germany, Austria, Malaysia, and China, alongside research and development centers in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Its global footprint supports close collaboration with automotive and industrial customers in key regional markets.

The company has a particularly strong presence in Europe for automotive and industrial customers, Asia-Pacific for manufacturing and high-growth electronics markets, and North America for automotive, industrial, and security solutions. Infineon’s international operations and investments position it as a strategically important supplier within global semiconductor supply chains.

Leadership & Governance

Infineon is led by an experienced executive team with a focus on long-term value creation, technology leadership, and sustainability. The leadership emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, customer-centric innovation, and responsible corporate governance aligned with global ESG standards.

• Jochen Hanebeck – Chief Executive Officer
• Sven Schneider – Chief Financial Officer
• Rutger Wijburg – Chief Operations Officer
• Adam White – President, Power & Sensor Systems
• Peter Schiefer – President, Automotive
• Reinhard Ploss – Chairman of the Supervisory Board