About the speaker: Silke Sorger is the SVP of Procurement at Infineon. She has been with the company for 24 years where she held various procurement titles. Her expertise covers procurement, operations, process engineering and supply chain in international environments. Her knowledge also spans contract negotiations, merger & acquisitions and cooperations with governments and the European Commission. She holds a MSc in Chemical Engineering as well as an MBA. She is based in Germany.

About the company: Infineon Technologies, founded in 1999, is Germany’s leading and one of the world’s top ten semiconductor manufacturers. Born from the former Siemens semiconductor division, Infineon employs over 58,600 people globally. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of semiconductors. Their products play a crucial role in enabling technologies like green energy, clean mobility, and secure smart devices. Infineon operates manufacturing facilities and research centers around the world, with their headquarters located in Munich, Germany. The company is actively expanding its production capacity, with recent investments in Malaysia and plans for new facilities in Dresden. Through innovation and strategic acquisitions, Infineon is shaping a future driven by decarbonization and digitalization.

Revenue: 17.6 billion USD

Employees: 58,600