- After Nexperia former CEO Frans Scheper retired on March 25, 2020, Xuezheng Zhang (Wing) became CEO of Nexperia.
- Frans Scheper would continue to serve as a private advisor to the board for a period following his retirement, assisting with the smooth transition.
- Zhang expresses gratitude for Scheper’s contributions to Nexperia’s success and emphasises his commitment to working closely with the management team to drive Nexperia’s success.
Xuezheng Zhang (Wing) is the CEO and CHRO of Nexperia, a global semiconductor company specialising in discrete, logic, and MOSFET devices. Zhang’s experience in the semiconductor industry and his strategic vision for Nexperia equip him well to steer Nexperia through its next phase of growth and innovation.
Profile of Xuezheng Zhang
As CEO and CHRO of Nexperia, Xuezheng Zhang is leading the Executive Management Team（EMT） to guide the company to market growth and to maintain its leadership. Before Nexperia, Zhang founded Wingtech Technology in 2006 -Nexperia’s current controlling shareholder- where he also serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive.
Before founding Wingtech, Zhang had a successful career in companies such as STMicroelectronics. He holds an IE Bachelor’s degree from Guangdong University of Technology, an EMBA degree from Tsinghua University, and Finance Ph.D. of Tsinghua University /University of Geneva.
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About Nexperia
Nexperia specialises in high-volume production of discrete components, MOSFETs, GaN FETs, and analog & logic ICs that meet the rigorous standards of the automotive industry. With a strong emphasis on efficiency, Nexperia consistently manufactures essential semiconductors required for electronic designs worldwide, producing over 90 billion units annually. Its products are renowned for their efficiency in process, size, power, and performance, featuring industry-leading small packages that conserve energy and space.
Drawing on decades of experience and serving major corporations globally, Nexperia employs over 11,000 professionals across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., providing comprehensive support on a global scale. The company boasts an extensive intellectual property portfolio and holds certifications including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
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About Wingtech
Wingtech, a global communications and semiconductor enterprise, boasts a workforce of over 9,000 R&D professionals and more than 30,000 factory employees spread across the globe. With an annual output exceeding 100 million units of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, IoT devices, and automotive electronics, as well as over 100 billion semiconductor chips and components, Wingtech collaborates extensively with major global brands in various sectors such as mobile phones, PCs, IoT, and automotive industries.
One of its subsidiaries, Wingtech Communications Co., Ltd., stands as the world’s largest mobile phone ODM company. Meanwhile, Nexperia, a well-established European semiconductor firm with a rich 60-year history, originated as the Standard Products Division of the Dutch Royal Philips Semiconductors. Nexperia holds leading positions in the industry across multiple sub-sectors including diodes, transistors, ESD protection, Analog & Logic ICs, and MOSFETs. Its products find widespread application in mobile phones, PCs, IoT devices, automotive electronics, and more.
