NXPI — Kurt Sievers Retirement as CEO of NXP Semiconductors

Oct 28, 2025, 7:00:00 AM UTC

Operational Announcement

Summary

Kurt Sievers, the CEO and executive director of NXP Semiconductors N.V., will retire on October 28, 2025. The company has appointed Rafael Sotomayor as his successor, effective the same date. Sotomayor has been with NXP's executive management team since 2020 and currently serves as the executive vice president and general manager of Secure Connected Edge. Sievers' departure is voluntary and not linked to any concerns regarding the company’s strategic or financial performance. He will remain as a strategic advisor until December 31, 2025, during the leadership transition. The transition is part of a broader succession planning effort by NXP's Board of Directors.

Participants
Kurt SieversRafael Sotomayor

Company

NXP SEMICONDUCTORS NV (NXPI)

NASDAQTechnology: Manufacturing, Semiconductors: Semiconductors & Related Devices

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