Osram Opto Semiconductors have announced Frank Tillner has taken over from Elke Eckstein as Chief Operating Officer. Tillner’s new job entails responsibility for the general worldwide opto component production, and more specifically for the chip and LED production plants in Regensburg, Germany and Penang, Malaysia.
Tillner’s extensive semiconductor process and production experience includes time at Siemens AG. Most recently, he was the Senior Vice President at Conergy AG.
“Our company has found the ideal candidate for the post of COO in Frank Tillner. With his long-standing experience in the sector, he not only has an immense specialist knowledge but also the management expertise required to meet the demands of the various processes at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, thus fulfilling all the prerequisites for this key position,” said Aldo Kamper , CEO of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, about the new appointment.
Tillner’s career began in the semiconductor sector some 26 years ago. Following his studies in engineering physics, his first post was with Siemens AG. In the course of his career, Tillner held various different positions at the company, including six years in Essonnes, France. He also worked with Texas Instruments GmbH, Infineon Technologies and Qimonda.
