John Behnke Named Co-Chair of SEMI Smart Manufacturing Global Executive Committee
INFICON is pleased to announce that John Behnke, Head of INFICON Smart Manufacturing initiatives, has been appointed co-chair of the SEMI Smart Manufacturing Global Executive Committee (GEC). The GEC is a strategic leadership group of SEMI member companies and partners that guides industry-wide initiatives in smart manufacturing.
John is a recognized leader in semiconductor manufacturing, with extensive experience spanning process engineering, fab operations, and strategic technology leadership. At INFICON, he has been instrumental in advancing the company’s Smart Manufacturing strategy, driving innovation in autonomous manufacturing, data analytics, and integrated process optimization for semiconductor fabs globally.
“John’s deep industry expertise and commitment to innovation make him an exceptional choice to help lead the SEMI GEC,” said Oliver Wyrsch, CEO, INFICON. “His appointment reflects INFICON’s ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and driving meaningful progress in data-driven decision-making and operational excellence in semiconductor manufacturing.”
In his role as GEC co-chair, John will help guide SEMI’s global Smart Manufacturing agenda, focusing on:
- Defining and advancing the Smart Manufacturing vision for the semiconductor ecosystem
- Driving collaboration across regional chapters to align global initiatives and close capability gaps
- Championing strategic priorities including Factory of the Future, Sustainability, and Future Talent development
INFICON has been a strong supporter of SEMI’s global Smart Manufacturing Initiative, contributing expertise and leadership to advance intelligent manufacturing solutions across the semiconductor industry. Learn more in their member success story on SEMI.org.
