Luc Van den hove

Luc Van den hove is a prominent Belgian electrical engineer and the CEO of Imec, a leading global research and development hub for semiconductor technology based in Leuven, Belgium. Under his leadership, Imec has grown from a small organization to a major player in the semiconductor industry, boasting over 6,500 employees. Known for its neutrality and innovation, Imec serves as a critical testing ground for major companies like Nvidia, AMD, Samsung, and TSMC. Van den hove is set to transition to the role of president in the coming spring, after initiating a significant expansion program that includes the development of new clean rooms in Leuven and Málaga. His work emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the increasingly complex and costly semiconductor landscape, while navigating geopolitical challenges in the industry.