Entegris announced major executive board changes today. The technology firm appointed Qorvo CEO Robert A. Bruggeworth to its board, effective August 3, 2026.
Concurrently, Entegris announced that Executive Chair Bertrand Loy will retire on July 31, 2026. Lead Independent Director James F. Gentilcore will step up as the new Chair.
Furthermore, Loy’s retirement completes a planned executive leadership transition following Dave Reeder’s CEO appointment in 2025. Consequently, these organizational updates bring the total number of Entegris board members to eight.
“We’re pleased to welcome Bob to the Entegris Board,” said James F. Gentilcore, Lead Independent Director. “His corporate leadership and board experience, as well as his deep expertise in the semiconductor and electronic connectivity solutions industries, will bring valuable perspectives to the Board as Entegris continues to drive growth and scale rapidly over the coming years.”
“On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Bertrand for his two decades of extraordinary service to Entegris,” Mr. Gentilcore continued. “Under his leadership as President and CEO for 13 years, Entegris built an incredibly strong foundation and a leading global position across the semiconductor industry. We are grateful for his continued support during the transition and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. With a strong leadership team in place, we are confident in Entegris’ path forward and its next chapter of growth. I look forward to stepping into the Chair role as the Board continues to focus on advancing the Company’s momentum and delivering value for our shareholders, customers and employees.”
Dave Reeder, Entegris’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside Bertrand over the last year. We are grateful for the significant impact he has made on the business throughout his tenure. I am confident that Bob will be a greatly valued member of our Board as we continue to focus on driving growth and continued success.”
Strategic Leadership to Drive Global Growth
Bruggeworth brings decades of technology expertise to Entegris. He currently serves as President and CEO of Qorvo, leading global connectivity and power technologies. Previously, he led RF Micro Devices before its landmark merger with TriQuint Semiconductor.
Additionally, Bruggeworth chairs MSA Safety Incorporated and serves on the Semiconductor Industry Association board. Thus, his extensive industry background strengthens Entegris during its ongoing international expansion.
Meanwhile, This maintains strong global operations with 7,700 employees across key manufacturing centers. Consequently, the newly structured leadership team focuses on driving shareholder value and technological innovation worldwide.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
