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Wolfspeed Appoints Semiconductor Industry Veteran Yasuhisa Harita

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolfspeed, Inc. announced today the appointment of Yasuhisa Harita as regional president for Asia Pacific effective June 1, 2026. Harita will be based in Tokyo and lead Wolfspeed’s commercial strategy across Japan, Korea and the ASEAN region with responsibility for driving revenue growth, enhancing strategic customer relationships, and executing the company’s regional commercial and operational objectives.

Harita brings more than 30 years of experience expanding Japan-based businesses for global semiconductor and technology companies, including Infineon and Micron. Most recently, he served as regional vice president at ams-OSRAM, where he accelerated revenue growth, strengthened customer partnerships and positioned the organization for sustained performance in competitive markets. He earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Tokyo.

As regional president, he will assume full commercial responsibility, developing and implementing go-to-market strategies aligned with Wolfspeed’s global objectives and customer expectations. His appointment reflects Wolfspeed’s ongoing commitment to providing reliable, high-performance solutions for customers across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors.

“We are delighted to welcome Yasuhisa Harita to our leadership team,” said Robert Feurle, CEO of Wolfspeed. “His regional expertise, strong customer focus and proven track record of commercial execution will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence and capabilities across the Asia Pacific region.”

Wolfspeed continues to strengthen its global commercial leadership team’s capabilities to support long-term growth, effective execution, and value creation for customers and shareholders worldwide.

About Wolfspeed Inc.

Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of silicon carbide technologies that power the world’s most disruptive innovations. As the pioneers of silicon carbide, and creators of the most advanced semiconductor technology on earth, we are committed to powering a better world for everyone. Through silicon carbide material, Power Modules, Discrete Power Devices and Power Die Products targeted for various applications, we will bring you The Power to Make it Real™ Learn more at wolfspeed.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause Wolfspeed’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about Wolfspeed’s strategic plans, priorities, growth opportunities, and ability to achieve profitability. Actual results could differ materially due to factors detailed in Wolfspeed’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings. These forward-looking statements represent Wolfspeed’s judgment as of the date of this release. Except as required under U.S. federal securities laws, Wolfspeed disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

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