Serge Karboyan
Head of Programs - Gan @Nexperia
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Programs - Gan @Nexperia
Manchester, GB
Led multi-site, cross-functional R&D, engineering, and industrialization programs, resulting in the successful release and industrialization of 28 products with significant business impact.• Scaled operations from 2 programs (6 projects) to 7 programs (38 projects) over 5 years by defining a high-performing organizational structure and hiring, training, and coaching the team.• Served as Chief of People for the leadership team, advising on strategic direction and overseeing execution to ensure alignment with business goals.• Rolled out program governance and project management systems across the business group, driving continuous improvement in execution and delivery.• Defined strategic opportunities and delivered results within agreed boundaries—specifications, quality, timelines, costs, CAPEX, and reporting.• Led program setup, risk management, and execution planning for competitive and efficient delivery.• Engaged with internal and external stakeholders from concept to delivery, ensuring strategic alignment and technical feasibility.• Challenged and optimized decisions on processes, methods, and technologies, driving innovation and operational excellence.• Recognized with multiple awards, including selection for the Emerging Leaders Program (2021), Succession Planning, and Top Achiever (20••••24).
EDUCATION
Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III
Master of Science, M.Sc., Electronics, Microelectronics, Micro-waves, Optoelectronics, Microsystems (EMMOM)
Lebanese University
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc., Electronics
Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III
Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D., Physics
SKILLS
ABOUT SERGE KARBOYAN
17 years of international experience driving success across Program Management, Strategy, New Product Introduction (NPI), Technology, Innovation, and Industrialization.• Delivered 10+ global programs exceeding $600M in value, accelerating time-to-market, optimizing resource allocation, and increasing ROI through strategic recommendations and C-level stakeholder alignment.• Led 8+ cross-functional teams, managing up to 12 direct reports, and achieving key business outcomes such as cost reductions, process efficiencies, and accelerated product launches.• Mitigated critical business risks as Crisis Manager during high-impact, unforeseen events—ensuring continuity, restoring operations, and protecting revenue streams.• Held 10+ leadership roles across diverse settings, consistently driving team performance, stakeholder engagement, and organizational transformation.• Selected for Nexperia’s Emerging Leaders Program and Succession Planning Boards, contributing to long-term talent strategy and leadership pipeline development.• Completed a Ph.D. in GaN Semiconductors in 3 years and pursued 11 MBA-level courses from top-tier institutions (Wharton, Michigan), achieving a GPA of 3.9/4.0—demonstrating a strong blend of technical depth and business acumen.
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