Wolfspeed Appoints Seasoned Investor Relations Leader to Enhance Engagement with the Investment Community

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Daniel Whalen joins Wolfspeed as Vice President of Investor Relations to support transparent communications and long-term shareholder engagement

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), a global leader in silicon carbide technology, today announced the appointment of Daniel (Dan) Whalen as Vice President, Investor Relations, effective June 15, 2026. In this role, he will lead the company’s investor relations strategy and engagement with the financial community as Wolfspeed continues to advance its long-term strategic and operational priorities.

Dan brings extensive experience across investor relations, the semiconductor industry, and capital markets, including both buy-side and sell-side equity research. He will be responsible for deepening Wolfspeed’s engagement with investors and analysts, further elevating the company’s financial communications, and helping articulate its long-term value creation framework.

“Dan brings a highly relevant combination of investor relations leadership, semiconductor expertise, and capital markets perspective,” said Gregor van Issum, CFO of Wolfspeed. “He understands how investors assess performance, strategy, and long-term value creation, and he will play an important role in strengthening our dialogue with the investment community as we continue executing against our strategic priorities.”

Dan joins Wolfspeed from Qorvo, Inc., where he served as Director of Investor Relations. Earlier in his career, he led investor relations at BrightView Holdings, where he was responsible for developing earnings communications and strengthening engagement with analysts and institutional investors.

Dan began his 25+ year career in equity research, covering a broad range of industries, including direct coverage of specialty materials, metals, and related sectors, across both buy-side and sell-side roles—experience that gives him a strong foundation in how investors evaluate companies like Wolfspeed.

He holds a B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University.

The appointment reflects Wolfspeed’s continued focus on disciplined execution, transparent engagement with investors, and long-term shareholder value creation.

About Wolfspeed, Inc.

Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of silicon carbide technologies that power the world’s most disruptive innovations. As the pioneers of silicon carbide, and creators of the most advanced semiconductor technology on earth, we are committed to powering a better world for everyone. Through silicon carbide material, Power Modules, Discrete Power Devices and Power Die Products targeted for various applications, we will bring you The Power to Make It Real™. Learn more at wolfspeed.com.

Wolfspeed® is a registered trademark and The Power to Make It Real™ is a trademark of Wolfspeed, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause Wolfspeed’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about Wolfspeed’s strategic plans, priorities, growth opportunities, and ability to achieve profitability. Actual results could differ materially due to factors detailed in Wolfspeed’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings. These forward-looking statements represent Wolfspeed’s judgment as of the date of this release. Except as required under U.S. federal securities laws, Wolfspeed disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

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