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8-K filed February 22, 2022, 6:59 PM ET ticker VSH CIK 0000103730
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Vishay CEO Gerald Paul to retire Dec 31, 2022; Joel Smejkal named successor

VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC

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Appointed

Joel Smejkal

President and Chief Executive Officer
VSH · VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC
Effective
2023-01-01
Filed
February 22, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
The Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of its independent Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, has appointed Mr. Joel Smejkal, age 55, to succeed Dr. Paul as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Departed

Dr. Gerald Paul

President and Chief Executive Officer
VSH · VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC
Effective
2022-12-31
Successor
Joel Smejkal
Filed
February 22, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
On February 22, 2022, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. issued a press release announcing the decision of Dr. Gerald Paul, President and Chief Executive Officer, to retire effective December 31, 2022
Appointed

Jeff Webster

Chief Operating Officer
VSH · VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC
Effective
2023-01-01
Filed
February 22, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
In addition, on that Committee’s recommendation, the Board has appointed Mr. Jeff Webster, age 51, to the position of Chief Operating Officer, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
Departed

Thomas C. Wertheimer

Director
VSH · VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC
Filed
February 22, 2022, 6:59 PM ET
On February 22, 2022, Director Thomas C. Wertheimer notified the Board of Directors of his decision to retire from the Board effective immediately prior to the commencement of the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, and not to stand for re-election at that meeting.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Joel Smejkal was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC.

Action
appointed
Role
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exact text from the filing
The Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of its independent Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, has appointed Mr. Joel Smejkal, age 55, to succeed Dr. Paul as President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Dr. Gerald Paul departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC.

Action
retire
Role
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exact text from the filing
On February 22, 2022, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. issued a press release announcing the decision of Dr. Gerald Paul, President and Chief Executive Officer, to retire effective December 31, 2022
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Jeff Webster was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC.

Action
appointed
Role
Chief Operating Officer
Exact text from the filing
In addition, on that Committee’s recommendation, the Board has appointed Mr. Jeff Webster, age 51, to the position of Chief Operating Officer, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Thomas C. Wertheimer departed as Director at VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC.

Action
retire
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
On February 22, 2022, Director Thomas C. Wertheimer notified the Board of Directors of his decision to retire from the Board effective immediately prior to the commencement of the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, and not to stand for re-election at that meeting.
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