Elif Balkas | Source | Chief Technology Officer at Wolfspeed
Elif Balkas
As Chief Technology Officer at Wolfspeed, Elif focuses on pioneering breakthrough semiconductor technology for Wolfspeed’s Power and RF commercial applications. She joined Wolfspeed in 2006 and has more than 20 years of experience in various leadership positions within the wide bandgap (WBG) materials field in the technology industry. Prior to joining Wolfspeed, Elif served as a scientist at Intrinsic Semiconductor, where she was responsible for GaN and silicon carbide epitaxy product development with a focus on high-quality, efficient and effective processes.
Elif co-founded the Women's Initiative at Wolfspeed, has served as the leader of the Professional Development Focus and continues to serve on the Women's Initiative Steering Committee. She has a Ph.D. in materials science from North Carolina State University and has completed several executive education programs at The Wharton School focusing on product management and strategy, scaling a business, and leadership development.
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Wolfspeed
Chief Technology Officer
started Jan 2023
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Moving in the right direction
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Silicon carbide technology and devices represent a once-in-a-lifetime technology shift. The superior performance of the material unleashes new possibilities and positive changes to the way we live and impacts all industries. We have been the original champions of this technology since 1987, and we have no intention of stopping.
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I believe in impactful and authentic leadership, knowing that it’s not just about me as a leader but about the collective team and how I can best support them. I like to identify my principles, bring stability and presence to the team, and practice daily self-reflection to identify areas where I can perform or assist my team better.
