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CEO corner
Dr. Reinhard Ploss, CEO
Dr. Reinhard Ploss, CEO: Reinhard
has been a member of the Management
Board of Infineon Technologies AG since
2007. He has been CEO since 1 October
2012. Reinhard Ploss was born on December
8, 1955, in Bamberg. He studied process
engineering at the Technical University of
Munich and in 1986 received his doctorate.
He began his career at Infineon (Siemens AG
until 1999) in the same year.
“We make life easier, safer and greener – with technology that achieves more, consumes less and is
accessible to everyone. Microelectronics from Infineon is the key to a better future.”
digital control of the power supply
– address this trend directly. With
technology that achieves more,
consumes less and is accessible to
everyone.
Digital Security Solutions:
Over 15 years of world-
leading security expertise
for increasingly demanding
security requirements
Digital communication calls for
robust protection against the misuse
of personal data – whether it be
stored on an electronic passport
or transmitted over the Internet.
Based on its core competences in
the fields of security, contactless
communication and integrated
microcontroller solutions
(embedded control), Infineon
offers an extensive portfolio of
semiconductor-based security
products for many chip card and
security applications.
With this expertise, Infineon is
helping to increase security in an
increasingly networked world,
for example for mobile payment,
for system security and secure
electronic ID documents.
How does Infineon
contribute to a better future?
Entrepreneurial spirit: Through
creativity and commitment Infineon
creates value for its customers,
employees, and investors. The
company understands how
semiconductors increase the
performance of modern technology
and enable solutions that will
shape its lives today and tomorrow.
Developed with passion and
manufactured with precision, every
single product proves Infineon’s will
to succeed. This is what makes the
firm a reliable partner and helps
its customers to become even more
successful.
By accepting responsibility
for society: Infineon combines
entrepreneurial success with
responsible behavior. Efficient use
of energy, environmentally-friendly
mobility, and security in a connected
world –it solves some of the most
critical challenges that its society
faces while taking a conscientious
approach to the use of natural
resources.
With a unique team: Men and
women from more than 90
countries make Infineon a successful
international company – with their
skills, their enthusiasm and the
courage to challenge the status quo
and open up new horizons. Since
the semiconductor was invented,
Infineon has helped shape the future
– every single day.
SR
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