The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), representing the European semiconductor industry and broader ecosystem, announced that René Schröder is joining the association as new Director-General.
His appointment comes after a thorough search and selection process driven by the ESIA Board of Directors.
Schröder has significant and extensive experience in association management and policy work, including several industry associations such as the Association of European Automotive and Industrial Battery Manufacturers (EUROBAT), the European Waste Management Association (FEAD), and the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic). Prior to that, he had worked in the Brussels office of Siemens, and had stints in the European Parliament as well as at the European Commission’s US delegation in Washington, D.C. Schröder holds a Master’s degree in European studies from the College of Europe and a Master’s in Political Science from the University of Rostock, Germany.
President of ESIA and Chief Executive Officer of Infineon Technologies Jochen Hanebeck welcomes the new Director-General: “René brings a wealth of experience and will be driving an ambitious and coherent vision for the future of ESIA. Our association and its members will continue to work closely with the European institutions to ensure competitiveness and sovereignty of the semiconductor industry. I am confident that under René’s leadership, ESIA will thrive and enter the next phase of growth and development.”
With Schröder’s appointment as Director-General, ESIA is reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Europe’s strategic role in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Under his leadership, the association will continue to advocate for policies that foster innovation, investment, and sustainable growth across the European Union.
