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Bernard Wang

Investor Relations expert with unique abilities and track record

About Me

I am a versatile finance and engineering professional with an extensive track record in functions ranging from R&D, sales and marketing, strategy, M&A, investor relations and sustainability. A CFA Charterholder with deep industry knowledge in semiconductors, electronics, chemicals, automotive, life sciences and finance, I am adept at strategic analysis, financial modelling and valuation. I have successfully led investor relations teams and financial communication strategy at DAX40- and CAC40-listed companies during challenging situations and transformations, achieved through my ability to engage and influence the C-suite, colleagues, customers, partners, analysts and investors. My global mindset and technological savvy shaped by Silicon Valley roots, 20+ years as an expatriate and multilingual abilities.

Jurisdiction

Germany | Belgium | Austria | United States | China | South Korea | Taiwan

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Systems EngineerVolterra Semiconductor Corp.
2001 - 2004

Responsible for definition, testing and marketing of digital power management ICs in mobile, computing and telecom applications. Supported sales process by engaging and educating customers during definition, design-in and manufacturing stages, including during 9-month period based in Taiwan.

Senior Applications EngineerInfineon Technologies AG
2004 - 2006

Lead engineer responsible for defining, qualifying and marketing FLEX family of smart switches for use in automotive powertrain, safety and body applications.

Applications Engineering ManagerInfineon Technologies AG
2007 - 2009

Managed projects between Hyundai Motors, Infineon and Tier 1 suppliers to define and design in Infineon products and solutions across Hyundai vehicle platforms, including the ARISU-LT multifunction driver for high-power lighting applications

Strategy Development ManagerInfineon Technologies AG
2010 - 2012

Organized and led cross-functionally staffed, international strategy projects to gather market intelligence, conduct strategic analysis, assess M&A opportunities and present recommendations to corporate and business line management.

Investor Relations ManagerInfineon Technologies AG
2012 - 2014

Crafted equity story and accompanying materials (presentations, annual report, talking points, etc.) to communicate the Company’s strategy, markets, technology, products, and financial performance.

Head of Investor RelationsLinde AG
2014 - 2018

Lead spokesman to investors during €80bn merger between Linde and Praxair, including successful campaign to achieve unprecedented 92% shareholder acceptance rate of German takeover offer as well as compliant communication during negotiation and anti-trust clearance phases

Head of Investor RelationsContinental AG
2018 - 2022

Drove makeover of Company’s equity story from industrial player toward technology leader in the areas of autonomous mobility, vehicle architecture, software-based products and services and sustainable solutions, culminating in the realization of the Company’s first-ever Capital Markets Days event in Dec 2020. Also collaborated with top management and external advisors to formulate and realize the Company’s strategic transformation, including the spin-off of Vitesco Technologies and eventual carve-outs of Aumovio and ContiTech.

Head of Investor Relations and StrategyEurofins Scientific SE
2022 - 2025

Overhauled investor relations team and revamped Company’s engagement with investors and analysts to rebuild trust during period marked by post-COVID strategic reset, public response to short seller attack and sizable turnover in shareholder base. Also held overall responsibility to organize and coordinate media-related communication at the corporate and local levels. Additionally established Strategy function to support operational leaders with developing and evaluating investment memorandums for greenfield businesses. Business plan analysis covered competitive assessments, operational considerations and financial modeling.

Self-employedAbacus Advisory
2025 - Present

Available on a short term and project basis to: Advise institutional investors by providing due diligence and financial analyses on European companies in the automotive, industrials and technology sectors. Support management teams seeking counsel and insights on how to develop their equity stories, build relationships with investors and conduct strategic shareholder analysis.

Education

Degree of Bachelors of Science in Electrical EngineeringPrinceton University
1997 - 2001
Masters of MBAEuropean School of Management and Technology
2009 - 2010

Certification

Total Certifications1

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

CFA Institute

2015

Credential ID: pdwwqnhu

Skills

Core skills0
Interests0
Languages5

Languages

German
English
Korean
Chinese
French