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Laurent Rémont is the CEO of Soitec, a leading semiconductor materials company. An international executive with deep expertise in general management and technology leadership across fast-moving semiconductor and electronics environments, Rémont brings a proven track record of scaling innovation to commercial success and driving operational excellence to his role.
Who is the CEO of Soitec?
Laurent Rémont is an international executive with extensive experience in both general management and CTO/R&D positions across fast-moving technological environments, including semiconductors, electronics equipment manufacturing, automotive, industrial, telcos, AI, and military applications. He has led organizations with revenues exceeding €1B and teams of more than 1,000 people, with responsibilities spanning operations, R&D, and marketing.
Rémont's expertise encompasses three core areas: general management, product leadership — including technology vision, product development excellence, and innovation — and organisation efficiency through transformation, lean management, and turnaround. At Soitec, he applies this breadth of experience to drive execution excellence and product offer transformation in the semiconductor materials market.
Work History
Here is a summary of Laurent Rémont's work history:
- Soitec - CEO (April 2026 to Present)
- Infineon Technologies - SVP & GM MEMS and Magnetics (October 2025 to April 2026)
- Infineon Technologies - SVP & GM RF and Sensors (January 2023 to January 2025)
- Philips Consumer Lifestyle - Research engineer & project leader (January 1995 to January 1999)
Education History
Laurent Rémont holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Grenoble INP - UGA, a leading French engineering institution. This technical foundation has underpinned his career across semiconductor and electronics environments, equipping him with the engineering depth required for his successive product leadership and general management roles.
When did Laurent Rémont join Soitec?
Laurent Rémont assumed the role of CEO at Soitec in April 2026. Bringing with him a wealth of experience in general management and technology leadership within the semiconductor industry, he has been focused on developing a global vision for the company, scaling innovation to commercial success, and delivering execution excellence across the organisation.
