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Cree CEO Chuck Swoboda Steps Down After 16 Years

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May 22, 2017
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‘A good transition time’ with ‘three core businesses poised to enter another phase of accelerated growth’

Cree’s chairman, president and CEO Chuck Swoboda will step down from his executive positions and as a member of the board of directors following a transition period.

Swoboda stated: “I have had the privilege of leading Cree for 16 years, which has been extremely rewarding both professionally and personally. My decision to change my work-life balance follows a recent medical issue, which was resolved, and which caused me to reevaluate my priorities.”

He added: “I believe that this is a good transition time for Cree as we have three core businesses poised to enter another phase of accelerated growth. I know that under its next CEO, Cree will continue to disrupt markets with new technologies and superior-performing products that deliver great value to our customers while consuming less energy. I look forward to working with the Cree board to find the right leader and to ensure a smooth handoff to my successor.”

Swoboda intends to stay on until a successor is appointed, and thereafter will remain available as a consultant to the company to ensure a seamless transition of leadership responsibilities.

Since joining Cree in 1993, Swoboda has held numerous executive positions with the company, leading Cree from a near start-up to today’s technology market leader, with approximately 6,400 employees worldwide.

Swoboda has served as a member of the Cree board rs since 2000, as chief executive officer since 2001, and chairman since 2005.

In 2010, Mr. Swoboda was named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the Carolinas, and in 2013 he was named The Edison Report’s Lighting Industry Person of the Year.

Cree was recognised as one of MIT Technology Review’s 50 Smartest Companies for 2014, and as one of Fast Company╒s World╒s 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2015.

Robert A. Ingram, lead independent director of the Cree board said” “The board extends its deep appreciation to Chuck for his outstanding leadership over the past 16 years as CEO, and for his 24 years of service to Cree. During that time, his passion for the business and focus on innovation has helped transform industries and has enabled the company to achieve an eight-fold increase in revenue.”

Ingram concluded: “Given Chuck’s decision, he and the rest of the board agree that now is the right time to accelerate the process to identify a new CEO to lead Cree and further grow our three businesses. We look forward to Chuck’s continued leadership as we conduct our CEO search and transition.”

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