Strategic advisory. Interim leadership. Operational execution.
I'm a semiconductor and electronics executive with 25+ years building product lines, leading P&L turnarounds, and driving revenue growth from zero to multi-million dollars.
I work with companies at inflection points: preparing for acquisition, launching into new markets, bridging leadership transitions, or turning around underperforming businesses.
My background: 25 years as a semiconductor executive at companies from 15-person startups to $8B public corporations (indie, SiTime, Renesas/IDT). Now available as an independent advisor for strategic engagements, interim leadership, and operational projects.
Track record:
Built IDT/Renesas automotive timing portfolio from zero to $10M+ revenue
Drove $100M+ opportunity pipeline for 120 GHz automotive radar at indie Semiconductor
Led 70% wafer cost reduction through foundry migration and supply chain restructuring
Currently advising semiconductor startup through critical turnaround as head of sales & operations
Previously: VP Radar Product Line at indie Semiconductor, Director Segment Marketing at SiTime, Global Product Line Manager at Renesas (formerly IDT).
Background: Engineer by training, pilot and aircraft owner, bass player in an orchestra. MBA from UMass Amherst. Master's in Physics, Electronics & Optics from ENSPS Strasbourg. ISO 26262 Functional Safety certified. Trilingual (French/English/German). Based in Munich, working across Europe.
Who I work with
Semiconductor, electronics, and deep-tech companies, from funded startups to established mid-sized firms.
Recent engagements:
15-person semiconductor/AI startup: head of sales & operations during turnaround
$250M semiconductor manufacturer: VP leading radar product line transformation
Public semiconductor company: 5-year automotive growth strategy and product roadmap
Industries
Automotive • Industrial • Aerospace & Defense • Communications & Enterprise • Test & Measurement
Services
Strategic advisory
Board-level and executive support on technology strategy, market positioning, and critical business decisions.
Market entry and go-to-market strategy
Technology and competitive landscape assessment, including AI/ML adoption in semiconductor workflows
M&A due diligence and integration support
Investment thesis validation for private equity and venture capital
Interim & part-time leadership
Hands-on executive capacity when you need experienced leadership, without the permanent commitment.
Interim General Manager / Business Unit Lead
Product line P&L ownership and turnaround
Cross-functional leadership across engineering, sales, and operations
Transition management and organizational change
Operational execution
Defined projects with clear deliverables and timelines.
Product roadmap development and portfolio rationalization
Customer engagement strategy and key account support
Executive communication and market narratives
Contact
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Or send an email to: etnw.mywebsite@pm.me