Technology company ASML Holding NV has elevated Christophe Fouquet as the company’s next president and chief executive officer.  He will succeed Peter Wennink who will retire from ASML upon completion of his current appointment term on April 24, 2024. Besides Peter Wennink, Martin van den Brink will also retire from ASML upon completion of his current appointment term.

Christophe has been with ASML for 15 years, with a major focus on ASML technology, products, and customers. His appointment as president is subject to notification of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 24, 2024.

“With Christophe, we have identified a very experienced leader with a deep understanding of ASML’s technology and the semiconductor industry ecosystem – acquired through different roles at ASML and other companies – and the right leadership qualities and culture fit,” said Nils Andersen, Chairman of the ASML Supervisory Board.

ASML President & CEO Peter Wennink said: Christophe started his ASML career in DUV, then led two of ASML’s fast-growing business lines – the Applications business and EUV – and more recently all ASML businesses. We share the ‘ASML DNA’ of collaboration and partnership. I will work closely with Christophe to ensure that he has the best possible start into his new position.”

“We have a clear strategy and a great team, and I look forward to building on this solid foundation in the coming years. I know I can count on more than 42,500 colleagues all around the world to continue to closely collaborate to further develop our technology, serve our customers and continue to create value for all our stakeholders,” said Christophe

In addition, the ASML Supervisory Board also announced the appointment of Jim Koonmen, who joined ASML in 2007, as chief customer officer, a new position in ASML’s Board of Management, subject to notification of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 24, 2024.