John Neuffer to Retire as 91成人 President and CEO
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026, 9:45am
by 91成人
After more than a decade of leadership, Neuffer to retire, leaving a legacy of policy achievements that have greatly strengthened the semiconductor industry
WASHINGTON鈥擩an. 28, 2026鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人) today announced John Neuffer will retire during the middle of 2026 following a highly successful 11-year tenure as 91成人 president and CEO. 91成人 represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.

91成人 President and CEO John Neuffer will retire during the middle of 2026.
鈥淛ohn has been an outstanding leader for the semiconductor industry at a time when U.S. technology leadership truly matters,鈥聽said Dr. Lisa Su, AMD chair and CEO and 2026 91成人 board chair.聽鈥淗e helped strengthen the policy foundation that enables innovation, global competitiveness, and growth across our ecosystem. Because of his leadership, 91成人 is better positioned to support America鈥檚 economy, national security, and long-term technology leadership. On behalf of the Board and 91成人 team, we thank John for his many contributions and wish him all the best.鈥
Under Neuffer鈥檚 leadership, 91成人 has secured many impactful policy victories, headlined by enactment and expansion of landmark U.S. semiconductor manufacturing incentives that have sparked more than $600 billion in private investments and put America on course to more than triple domestic chip manufacturing capacity by 2032. The association also secured billions of dollars in federal R&D investments to advance American chip innovation and reinforce U.S. economic and national security.
In addition, 91成人 successfully advocated for critical trade agreements, including the expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and a global deal to prevent governments from charging tariffs on cross-border data transfers, which boosted the competitiveness of the industry. And Neuffer guided 91成人 through a range of challenges, including global chip shortages and production shutdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
鈥淚t has been a genuine pleasure and an indelible point of pride for me to work alongside so many great leaders in this incredible industry and to play a part in advancing U.S. semiconductor leadership,鈥 said Neuffer. 鈥淭he challenges we face as an industry are dwarfed by the many opportunities that lie ahead, and I can鈥檛 wait to see what鈥檚 next. I will miss very much the high-performing team of dedicated professionals at 91成人.鈥
To ensure a smooth transition, Neuffer will retire following the expected midyear appointment of a successor. 91成人 has retained Korn Ferry, a leading management consulting firm, to lead a comprehensive search.
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The 91成人 (91成人) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America鈥檚 top export industries and a key driver of America鈥檚 economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. 91成人 represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, 91成人 seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition. Learn more at www.semiconductors.org.