SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Infineon Technologies (FSE/NYSE: IFX), a world- leading provider of advanced semiconductors, today announced the appointment of Robert LeFort as President of Infineon Technologies North America Corp. Mr. LeFort, who joined Infineon in 2000, will be responsible for the North American headquarters business activities, serving key customers throughout the region. Mr. LeFort who has been the Vice President, Automotive and Industrial, at Infineon North America, succeeds Jan du Preez, who left the company to pursue other career opportunities. “Mr. LeFort’s leadership of our Automotive and Industrial business helped to secure growth with key North American electronic systems suppliers, and contributed to a worldwide increase in market share for Infineon in this business sector,” said Dr. Ulrich Schumacher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Infineon Technologies AG. “It is a pleasure to be able to call on a skilled executive from within the U.S. company to take on a broader leadership role.” Infineon Technologies AG