Franz Richter

Chief Executive Officer at HOENLE AG

Net worth: 890 561 $ as of 31/12/2025

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Franz Richter was the founder of Thin Materials AG, founded in 2007, holding the title of President & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Meyer Burger Technology AG since 2024, Chief Executive Officer at Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability & Microintegration since 2023, Chief Executive Officer at Meyer Burger Germany GmbH since 2024, Chief Executive Officer at Hoenle AG since 2025, and Chairman-Supervisory Board at Scint-X AB since 2015.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at SUSS MicroTec SE from 1998 to 2004, Chief Executive Officer at Meyer Burger (Holding) Corp., Chief Executive Officer at Süss Verwaltung GmbH from 1997 to 1998, Chief Executive Officer at Karl Suess Verwaltung GmbH from 1997 to 1998, Chief Executive Officer at SUSS MicroTec SE from 2016 to 2021, Chief Executive Officer-Thin Materials Segment at Eichenauer Gebäudeservice GmbH & Co. KG, Non-Executive Director at COMET Holding AG from 2016 to 2020, Director at Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International from 2000 to 2011, Director-Executive Board at EpiSpeed AG in 2010, Director at Albis Optoelectronics AG from 2006 to 2007, President-Semiconductor Equipment Segment at Unaxis Holding AG from 2005 to 2007, Member-Supervisory Board at Siltronic AG from 2008 to 2018, Scientist at Carl Zeiss AG from 1985 to 1988, President-Semiconductor Equipment Segment at OC Oerlikon Corp.
AG from 2005 to 2007, Scientist at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft eV, Scientist at Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology from 1988 to 1990, and Chief Operating Officer at Suess Holding AG from 1997 to 1998.
Education includes a graduate degree from Technische Universität Darmstadt, a doctorate from RWTH Aachen University conferred in 1990, a graduate degree from the University of Bielefeld conferred in 1985, and an undergraduate degree from Fachhochschule Münster.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
HOENLE AG 1.8%	01/06/2024	109,132 ( 1.8% )	890 561 $	31/12/2025

Latest news about Franz Richter

07/07/25	Franz Richter confirmed as Meyer Burger's member of directors board	RE
05/07/25	Meyer Burger Technology AG: Dr Franz Richter confirmed as member of the Board of Directors of Meyer Burger Technology AG	EQ
06/06/25	Meyer Burger Technology : Invitation GM 2025	PU
28/03/25	Meyer Burger and Memodo sign supply agreement for Italy	EQ
12/02/25	Dr Hönle : Information pursuant to Section 125 para. 1 German Stock Corporation Act (AktG) in connection with Section 125 para. 5 AktG, Article 4 para. 1 and Table 3 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1212 (2025 hoenle hv information acc ss 125 aktg and table 3)	PU

Franz Richter active positions

Companies	Position	Start
MEYER BURGER TECHNOLOGY AG	Chief Executive Officer	18/09/2024
HOENLE AG	Chief Executive Officer	01/10/2025
Scint-X AB Scint-X AB Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides structured and customized scintillator products for X-ray imaging	Chairman	01/02/2015
Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability & Microintegration Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability & Microintegration The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability & Microintegration (Fraunhofer IZM) is a research institute specializing in microelectronics packaging, system integration, and reliability engineering. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. The institute comprises departments focused on wafer level system integration, interconnection technologies, environmental and reliability engineering, hybrid photonic integration, and RF and smart sensor systems. Fraunhofer IZM serves industries such as semiconductors, automotive and transportation technology, medical technology, industrial electronics, and information and communication technology. Its activities include advanced miniaturization, high-density assembly, wafer-level and 3D integration, MEMS and sensor packaging, photonic and plasmonic systems, and flexible polymer interposers. The RF & smart sensor systems department develops wireless sensor nodes, radar and proximity sensors, communication modules, micro-energy storage, and high-frequency packaging solutions. The institute provides services such as technology consulting, feasibility studies, development support, prototyping, testing, qualification, reliability assessment, laboratory cooperation, and training, and participates in collaborative research projects and industry partnerships. Franz Richter has been the CEO of the German company since 2009.	Chief Executive Officer	30/04/2023
Meyer Burger Germany GmbH	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2024

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Former positions of Franz Richter

Companies	Position	End
SUSS MICROTEC SE	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2021
COMET HOLDING AG	Director/Board Member	23/04/2020
SILTRONIC AG	Director/Board Member	19/04/2018
Thin Materials AG Thin Materials AG SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and markets three-dimensional carrier wafer materials for ultra-thin semiconductors	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2016
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SÜSS MicroTec SE SÜSS MicroTec SE Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Operates as a holding company which engages in the development, manufacture and marketing of equipment & process solutions for microstructuring applications	Electronic Technology
Unaxis Holding AG Unaxis Holding AG SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Provides systems and IT services, including semiconductors, data storage and displays, as well as surface technology and space applications	Electronic Technology
COMET Holding AG COMET Holding AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets x-ray modules, vacuum capacitors, radio frequency generators and RF impedance matching networking systems	Health Technology
Dr. Hönle AG Dr. Hönle AG Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops, manufactures and sells UV disinfection & drying systems and adhesives	Producer Manufacturing
Siltronic AG Siltronic AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures silicon wafers	Producer Manufacturing
Carl Zeiss AG Carl Zeiss AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and sells microscopes, optical systems & optoelectronics	Health Technology
Technische Universität Darmstadt Technische Universität Darmstadt Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies semiconductor equipments	Electronic Technology
RWTH Aachen University RWTH Aachen University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Bielefeld University of Bielefeld Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
OC Oerlikon Corp. AG OC Oerlikon Corp. AG TextilesProcess Industries Manufactures manmade fibers and supplies advanced materials and surface technology	Process Industries
Meyer Burger Technology AG Meyer Burger Technology AG SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures solar cells and modules	Electronic Technology
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft eV Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft eV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that provides application-oriented research services	Commercial Services
Scint-X AB Scint-X AB Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides structured and customized scintillator products for X-ray imaging	Health Technology
EpiSpeed AG EpiSpeed AG SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Operates as a technology enabler for the semiconductor industry	Electronic Technology
Thin Materials AG Thin Materials AG SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and markets three-dimensional carrier wafer materials for ultra-thin semiconductors	Electronic Technology
Fachhochschule Münster Fachhochschule Münster Functions as a College/University
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology Functions as a College/University
Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability & Microintegration Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability & Microintegration The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability & Microintegration (Fraunhofer IZM) is a research institute specializing in microelectronics packaging, system integration, and reliability engineering. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. The institute comprises departments focused on wafer level system integration, interconnection technologies, environmental and reliability engineering, hybrid photonic integration, and RF and smart sensor systems. Fraunhofer IZM serves industries such as semiconductors, automotive and transportation technology, medical technology, industrial electronics, and information and communication technology. Its activities include advanced miniaturization, high-density assembly, wafer-level and 3D integration, MEMS and sensor packaging, photonic and plasmonic systems, and flexible polymer interposers. The RF & smart sensor systems department develops wireless sensor nodes, radar and proximity sensors, communication modules, micro-energy storage, and high-frequency packaging solutions. The institute provides services such as technology consulting, feasibility studies, development support, prototyping, testing, qualification, reliability assessment, laboratory cooperation, and training, and participates in collaborative research projects and industry partnerships. Franz Richter has been the CEO of the German company since 2009.
Albis Optoelectronics AG Albis Optoelectronics AG Designs, manufactures and sells optical components and subsystems
Eichenauer Gebäudeservice GmbH & Co. KG Eichenauer Gebäudeservice GmbH & Co. KG Provides carpet, glass and facade system cleaning services
Süss Verwaltung GmbH Süss Verwaltung GmbH Provides investment services
Suess Holding AG Suess Holding AG Functions as an investment holding company
Karl Suess Verwaltung GmbH
Meyer Burger Germany GmbH