PhotonDelta
Carol De Vries has an extensive work experience in the semiconductor industry. Carol started their career at Philips Components Ceramic Innovation Center in 1982, where they held various management positions and conducted research. Carol later joined NXP (founded by Philips) as Vice President of System Technology. Carol then moved on to NXP semiconductors, where they served as VP & General Manager and later as Vice President of Innovation & Technology Automotive and Identification.
Carol also worked as CEO at Anagear, a venture capital-backed startup that develops ultra-low power energy harvesting solutions. Carol has held executive positions at Sensata Technologies and AMS AG, where they worked as General Manager and Director of Engineering for various product families.
Most recently, Carol has been working at PhotonDelta as the Chief Technology Officer. In this role, they are involved in developing the Dutch ecosystem and supporting new business development and startups in integrated photonics. Carol is also responsible for discovering new technological options and applications in various fields.
Throughout their career, Carol has demonstrated expertise in R&D, innovation, and business development, particularly in the automotive industry.
Carol De Vries completed their Master's degree in Plasma and High-Temperature Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology in the period between 1975 and 1982. Carol also pursued an MBA at INSEAD, which ended in 1996.
PhotonDelta
PhotonDelta builds an ecosystem of organizations that is able to design, develop and manufacture world-class innovative solutions based on integrated photonic technology. PhotonDelta actively supports its partners with coaching, funding and access to market. We also promote the adoption of photonic integrated chips worldwide, engaging with a variety of industries as well as the academic world. As a pioneer in the manipulation of light and with a bright history of innovation, the Netherlands is at the forefront of the integrated photonics industry (read more below). PhotonDelta was created by mandate of the Dutch government in December 2018 to accelerate the emerging Dutch integrated photonics industry and was granted € 240 million to execute the national plan for photonics. In May 2022, PhotonDelta’s proposal for the Dutch national growth fund was successfully awarded €1,1 billion. These funds are meant to develop the ecosystem, industrialize production and develop application technology. Interested to connect with PhotonDelta? - Connect with us: Register for our monthly newsletter and join Delta Dialogues or other community events - Innovate with photonic chips: Join R&D programs of PITC, prototype with MWP-runs or Pilot Lines of PhotonDelta partners or connect with PhotonDelta to decide upon your product development path. - Join the value chain: work together with PhotonDelta partners to further grow the European integrated photonics industry with research, product development, educational or other activities.