VP & GM Global Semiconductors

On behalf of IDEX Corporation, Habilis Executive Search is exclusively seeking a Vice President & General Manager for the Global Semiconductors Market Business Team.

Are you a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for driving growth in the semiconductor industry Do you have a proven track record of building high-performing teams, executing strategic plans, and delivering profitable results in a competitive global market If you thrive in fast-paced environments, possess a deep understanding of market dynamics, and are dedicated to shaping the future of semiconductor solutions, we invite you to apply for the role of Vice President & General Manager, Global Semiconductors at IDEX.

Join IDEX in leading innovation and expansion while fostering a collaborative and high-impact culture across the globe!

Your Role as Vice President & General Manager Global Semiconductors

The Vice President & General Manager (VP/GM), Global Semiconductors, is responsible for the sales strategy within the Semiconductor Market Business Team of IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS). This currently includes CVI, STC, Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V., with a combined annual revenue of $102 million. The VP/GM focuses on developing and executing a strategic growth plan to drive sales and strengthen market position in the global semiconductor industry.

Reporting directly to the President of IDEX MSS, the VP/GM will manage all commercial-facing functions, including Applications Engineering, Product Management, Program Management, and Sales. This role also provides matrixed leadership to Site Leaders, Human Resources, and Finance within the Semiconductor Business Units. The VP/GM will be a key member of the MSS senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic growth plan for the Semiconductor Business Units in alignment with MSS and IDEX goals.
• Serve as a thought leader and establish winning strategies for accelerated growth in key semiconductor markets.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with major customers, serving as a strategic partner to key stakeholders.
• Lead the annual market-based STRAP (Strategic Planning) process and identify opportunities for inorganic growth in collaboration with the CTO.
• Drive financial performance, including revenue growth and product line profitability, with a focus on achieving long-term double-digit sector growth.
• Build and lead a customer-facing organization that integrates sales, engineering, applications, and program management disciplines.
• Champion breakthrough and transformative initiatives that enhance market positioning and customer share-of-wallet.
• Establish effective leadership cadences, including Commercial Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), to drive forecasting, pipeline management, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with the VP of Operations to consolidate operations, scale global capabilities, and create technology competence centers.
• Utilize market segmentation to identify new product and application opportunities and drive the organization to capture them.
• Coach and mentor high-performing teams, building bench strength and developing future leaders for MSS and IDEX.

Your Profile

As a strategic business leader, you are highly skilled at developing comprehensive plans, setting clear goals and objectives, and leading teams through the successful execution of those plans. You bring a proven ability to apply strategic marketing and business development insights, driving growth in competitive markets where product differentiation and exceptional customer service are key to winning customers.

You excel at working across functions and teams, mobilizing individuals behind shared strategies to maximize both commercial and operational success. Your experience and credibility enable you to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and driving desired outcomes.

With a track record of driving profitable growth in highly competitive environments, you have successfully managed or collaborated with manufacturing operations to meet customer needs efficiently, even in fast-paced, high-variation product settings. You are well-versed in lean manufacturing principles, using KPIs and process improvements to drive operational excellence.

Your leadership style is defined by humility and collaborationalways maintaining a low ego and a strong focus on teamwork. You live by the IDEX Values of Trust, Team, and Excellence, and you are willing and able to manage teams across various global locations, ensuring alignment and success wherever the business operates.

Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following:

• Strong educational credentials, with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited university; an advanced degree is highly desired.
• Extensive experience in the semiconductor industry is a must.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience ideally with a track record as a global P&L leader within an engineered products manufacturing business.
• General management experience is highly desirable.
• Understand how to apply 80/20 and Lean tools to manage a business more effectively.
• Ability to travel approximately up to 45% of the time.

The ideal candidate not only brings strong leadership and strategic capabilities for this role, but also demonstrates the ambition and potential to grow into higher executive responsibilities. With the right vision, executive presence, and ability to deliver sustainable results, this person has the qualities to further develop and eventually progress towards a future President position within the organization.

What does IDEX offer you

As the Vice President & General Manager Global Semiconductors, you will be part of a high-performing and collaborative leadership team with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth and success of their MSS group. IDEX offers:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and entrepreneurial spirit thrive.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including an annual bonus and long term incentive.
• The chance to lead and develop high-performing teams in cutting-edge technology markets.
• Flexibility and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• A values-driven culture that emphasizes Trust, Team, and Excellence in everything they do.

About IDEX Corporation

IDEX Corporation, founded in 1988, began with three small entrepreneurial manufacturing companies and first-year sales of $209 million. Over the past three decades, IDEX has expanded its family to include 50 diverse businesses worldwide, achieving over $3,3 billion in total sales. The foundation, built over a century ago by the founders, is rooted in being nimble, entrepreneurial, and customer-focusedprinciples that continue to drive their success.

Their commitment to serving their customers is paramount. They are innovative and dedicated to solving challenging applied technology problems, with each business operating autonomously while being united by a shared vision and values. Unlike many publicly traded companies, IDEX equally prioritizes customers, employees, and shareholders, understanding that their success is interconnected.

Embracing the principles of 80/20, they focus on what truly matters: building great teams and solving customer problems. This commitment to integrity, performance, and fostering a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and excellence defines the IDEX Difference.

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered solutions for mission-critical applications in a variety of industries. Their businesses serve markets ranging from life sciences and medical technologies to process industry, infrastructure, fire and rescue, and semiconductor manufacturing. Operating in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, driven by diverse and high-performing teams focused on delivering excellence.

IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a newly established group within IDEX, consisting of 11 materials science businesses across 14 locations in the US, Europe, and Asia. These businesses include Advanced Thin Films, CVI Laser, Iridian Spectral Technologies, Superior Technical Ceramics, Tecan Limited, Veco B.V., Atul, Veco Precision India Pvt. Ltd., Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V.

Please submit your application before September 12 9:00am (CEST).