Dr. Reza Fotouhi
General Manager
München
Summary
General Manager with deep expertise in semiconductors, automotive, and emerging technologies. Skilled in leading global teams, shaping product and go-to-market strategies, and delivering sustainable growth. Recognized for strategic vision, strong execution, driving organizational transformation, forging customer partnerships, and building businesses toward market leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager - Product Group Head
Nexperia
Munich
05.2024 - Current
- Automotive Power MOSFETs
- Product Group Head with full P&L responsibility exceeding €600M and an R&D budget of €30M
- Expanded the Product Line portfolio to a broad range of industry-standard packages. From strategy adaptation to execution and first customer ramp-up within 15 months.
- Leading the product group LST across marketing, application engineering, program management, supply chain, R&D, quality and finance
- Overseeing a matrix organization of 200+ employees across the globe: UK, Germany, China, the Netherlands, and the Philippines
- Responsible for the overall Automotive Power MOSFET strategy at Nexperia, including portfolio definition, execution, and go to market
- Nexperia’s face in front of global customers
- Driving extensive cost-reduction initiatives, including portfolio optimization, production footprint adjustments, and organizational efficiency improvements
- Negotiated strategic pricing and long-term agreements, driving revenue growth and margin improvements
- Building strong relationships with key customers in the US, Europe, China, Korea, and Japan
Senior Director Product Marketing and Product Management
Infineon Technologies
04.2016 - 05.2024
- Automotive GaN
- Post-merger integration of GaN Systems: Establishing the marketing organization, onboarding application and marketing teams, integrating product portfolios, and aligning internal and external communications during the transition phase.
- Leading the product marketing and management teams for Automotive GaN in Germany, Austria, and Canada
- Managing pricing, quoting, planning and customer agreements
- Driving business strategy, including product roadmaps and organizational priorities
- Leading global business development and go-to-market strategy for GaN automotive products
Senior Director Technical Marketing
Infineon Technologies
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Integrated Drivetrain Solutions
- Led global business development for e-mobility ICs, securing major design wins in the US, China, Japan, and Europe
- Played a central role in securing the first design wins for Infineon in SiC Gate Driver ICs as well as Battery Management ICs
- Transformed the Application Engineering team from an ICE focus to e-mobility and built a high-impact, cross-functional team recognized within Infineon for its unique e-mobility expertise.
- Enhanced customer experience and go-to-market approach resulting in expansion of the customer base for inverter applications
- Infineon’s face in front of key partners and customers
- Developed the product line strategy and presented it multiple times to Infineon’s executive and automotive boards, extending well beyond the scope of technical marketing.
- Led innovation initiatives within the Business Line
Director Technical Marketing
Infineon Technologies
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Integrated Powertrain Solutions
- Secured major design wins at two Japanese customers with a groundbreaking Inverter PMIC product concept
- Established Application Specific PMICs as a new growth segment for Infineon PMICs
- Implemented a successful last man standing strategy for conventional drivetrain products leading to long term stable market share
- Led the Application Engineering team for powertrain solutions and Application Specific Power Management ICs
Application Engineer
Infineon Technologies
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Powertrain and Safety
- Provided worldwide customer support for automotive multi-channel switches and isolated high voltage gate drivers
- Defined Infineon’s first safety rated high voltage gate driver for Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology in traction inverters: 1ED302/3x series
- Defined Infineon’s last Engine Control IC from concept to product launch, including ramp-up and market introduction
- Conducted competitor analysis and benchmarking of automotive high voltage gate drivers and multi-channel switches in the market
- Delivered customer presentations and provided application trainings on automotive multi-channel switches and high voltage gate drivers
Research Assistant
Technical University of Munich
10.2011 - 03.2016
- Research Project 1: Safe drive control for Siemens Traction Drives
- Research project 2: Multi-level inverter for the German Research Foundation (DFG)
- Led the Predictive Control research team, supervising 10+ researchers and mentoring 20+ master’s students
- Teaching assistant for Power Electronics graduate course
Electrical Engineer
MAPNA Group
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Supervised contract delivery and equipment installation for global contractors on Tehran Metro Line 3, Qom Monorail, and Isfahan Metro
- Prepared bidding documents for the Qom Monorail extension project and Tehran Mashhad railway electrification
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
Technical University of Munich
Munich, GermanyMaster of Science - Electrical Engineering
Iran University of Science And Technology
Tehran, IranTimeline
General Manager - Product Group Head
Nexperia
05.2024 - Current
Senior Director Technical Marketing
Infineon Technologies
01.2020 - 05.2023
Director Technical Marketing
Infineon Technologies
05.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Director Product Marketing and Product Management
Infineon Technologies
04.2016 - 05.2024
Application Engineer
Infineon Technologies
04.2016 - 05.2018
Research Assistant
Technical University of Munich
10.2011 - 03.2016
Electrical Engineer
MAPNA Group
01.2009 - 01.2011
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
Technical University of Munich
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Iran University of Science And Technology
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