Renesas Announces Executive Leadership Team Appointment

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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the appointment of Zaher Baidas as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Power, effective July 1, 2025. Zaher will be responsible for overseeing the company’s power management and discrete product portfolios and for driving the execution of Renesas’ global power strategy.

Zaher, currently Vice President of the Timing Division within the Analog & Connectivity product group, joined Renesas in 2019 through the acquisition of Integrated Device Technology, Inc. He brings a strong engineering background and a proven track record of driving innovative solutions. His global mindset and business acumen will be instrumental in accelerating transformation and enhancing Renesas’ power business performance on a global scale. Zaher will join Renesas’ leadership team and will report directly to CEO Hidetoshi Shibata.

Zaher succeeds Chris Allexandre, who will leave Renesas on June 30, 2025. Chris had led and transformed the Power business since assuming the role, aligning it closely with the company’s strategic priorities and significantly improving operational performance. Prior to this role, he served as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, where his leadership accelerated the company’s shift toward high-growth segments, restructured the go-to-market strategy, and strengthened the foundation for solutions-led growth. Renesas extends its sincere appreciation to Chris for more than six years of outstanding and dedicated service during a period of transformation, helping position the company for long-term success.