Tusk-IC welcomes new CEO

April 8, 2025

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Management

📣 Exciting leadership update at Tusk-IC!

We are thrilled to welcome Kathleen Philips as our new Chief Executive Officer. Kathleen brings a wealth of experience in the semiconductor industry, having played a pivotal role in expanding imec’s R&D office in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, from its inception to a thriving 250-person presence. As Regional Managing Director and Vice President of imec’s worldwide IC Design division, she has been at the forefront of innovation and industry growth.

Now returning to Flanders, Kathleen will lead Tusk-IC in a new chapter of growth, focusing on expanding beyond design services to include our own product roadmap. Her vision is clear: leveraging our team’s excellence in high-frequency design to target the fast-growing satellite communication market with cutting-edge products.

Kathleen shares: “Tusk-IC is a hidden champion with world-class talent. It’s the perfect time to accelerate growth by adding our own product chip.”

We extend our gratitude to Wouter Steyaert for his outstanding leadership, which has positioned Tusk-IC as a trusted IC design partner to international companies in communications, sensing, radar, and beyond. Under Kathleen’s guidance, we look forward to further enhancing value for our customers and investors.

Exciting times ahead for Tusk-IC! 🚀

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