Founder Profile
Kurt Sievers
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Kurt Sievers?
Kurt Sievers is a founder of NXP Semiconductors N.V., which was founded in 1953 with Philips Semiconductors Division.
- Company founded
- NXP Semiconductors N.V.
- Founded
- 1953
- Co-founders
- Philips Semiconductors Division
Background
Kurt Sievers holds a master's degree in physics and information technology from Augsburg University, joining Philips Semiconductors in 1995.
Founding Story
Kurt Sievers is the president and chief executive officer of NXP Semiconductors. He previously led NXP's automotive business through the Freescale merger, engineering NXP's position as the world's leading automotive semiconductor provider.
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- NXP Semiconductors N.V. Corporate Charter & Business Registration (NXP Semiconductors N.V.)
- NXP Semiconductors N.V. Investor Relations & Corporate Governance (NXP Semiconductors N.V.)