Wolfspeed Appoints Melissa Garrett as Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) has appointed Melissa Garrett as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective December 9, 2024. Garrett, who has been with Wolfspeed since 2015 leading global employment and non-patent litigation matters, succeeds Brad Kohn, who resigned for another opportunity. She brings expertise in contracts, negotiations, litigation management, corporate governance, employment law, and M&A. Prior to Wolfspeed, Garrett served as Deputy General Counsel at Kangaroo Express and held positions at various law firms. She holds a JD from Indiana University and a BA from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) ha nominato Melissa Garrett come Vicepresidente Senior e Consigliere Generale, con effetto dal 9 dicembre 2024. Garrett, che è con Wolfspeed dal 2015 occupandosi di questioni globali di occupazione e contenziosi non brevettuali, succede a Brad Kohn, che si è dimesso per un'altra opportunità. Porta con sé competenze in contratti, negoziazioni, gestione dei contenziosi, governance aziendale, diritto del lavoro e fusioni e acquisizioni. Prima di unirsi a Wolfspeed, Garrett ha ricoperto il ruolo di Vice Consigliere Generale presso Kangaroo Express e ha lavorato in vari studi legali. Ha conseguito un JD presso l'Università dell'Indiana e una laurea in BA presso l'Università del Wisconsin-Madison.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) ha nombrado a Melissa Garrett como Vicepresidenta Sénior y Consejera General, con efecto a partir del 9 de diciembre de 2024. Garrett, que ha estado en Wolfspeed desde 2015 dirigiendo cuestiones globales de empleo y litigios no patentados, sucede a Brad Kohn, quien renunció por otra oportunidad. Aporta experiencia en contratos, negociaciones, gestión de litigios, gobernanza corporativa, derecho laboral y fusiones y adquisiciones. Antes de unirse a Wolfspeed, Garrett fue Consejera General Adjunta en Kangaroo Express y ocupó puestos en varios bufetes de abogados. Tiene un JD de la Universidad de Indiana y una licenciatura de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF)는 Melissa Garrett를 수석 부사장 및 법률 고문으로 임명하며, 2024년 12월 9일부터 효력이 발생합니다. Garrett는 2015년부터 Wolfspeed에 재직하며 글로벌 고용 및 비특허 소송 문제를 이끌어 왔으며, 다른 기회를 위해 사임한 Brad Kohn의 후임이 됩니다. 그녀는 계약, 협상, 소송 관리, 기업 거버넌스, 노동법 및 M&A에 대한 전문성을 제공합니다. Wolfspeed 전에는 Kangaroo Express에서 부법률 고문으로 활동했으며, 여러 법률회사에서도 근무했습니다. 인디애나 대학교에서 JD를 취득하였고, 위스콘신 대학교 메디슨 캠퍼스에서 BA 학위를 받았습니다.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) a nommé Melissa Garrett au poste de vice-présidente senior et de conseillère générale, prenant effet le 9 décembre 2024. Garrett, qui travaille chez Wolfspeed depuis 2015 et dirige des affaires mondiales d'emploi et de litiges non protégés par un brevet, succède à Brad Kohn, qui a démissionné pour une autre opportunité. Elle apporte une expertise en contrats, négociations, gestion des litiges, gouvernance d'entreprise, droit du travail et fusions-acquisitions. Avant de rejoindre Wolfspeed, Garrett a été conseillère générale adjointe chez Kangaroo Express et a occupé des postes dans divers cabinets d'avocats. Elle est titulaire d'un JD de l'Université de l'Indiana et d'un BA de l'Université du Wisconsin-Madison.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) hat Melissa Garrett zur Senior Vice President und General Counsel ernannt, die am 9. Dezember 2024 in Kraft tritt. Garrett, die seit 2015 bei Wolfspeed tätig ist und globalen Beschäftigungs- und Nicht-Patentschutzrechtlichen Angelegenheiten vorsteht, folgt auf Brad Kohn, der für eine andere Gelegenheit zurückgetreten ist. Sie bringt Fachwissen in den Bereichen Verträge, Verhandlungen, Prozessmanagement, Unternehmensführung, Arbeitsrecht und Fusionen und Übernahmen mit. Vor Wolfspeed war Garrett stellvertretende General Counsel bei Kangaroo Express und hatte verschiedene Positionen in mehreren Anwaltskanzleien inne. Sie hat einen JD von der Indiana University und einen BA von der University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Internal promotion demonstrates succession planning and continuity
- New General Counsel brings 9 years of company experience
- Smooth transition expected due to incumbent's involvement in key projects
- Departure of current General Counsel Brad Kohn to competitor
Garrett brings extensive legal expertise and has served as a senior member of Wolfspeed’s legal team leading global employment and non-patent litigation matters since 2015. She brings a comprehensive legal background in contracts and negotiations, litigation management, corporate governance, employment law, policy and mergers and acquisitions.
“Melissa’s contributions to Wolfspeed over the last nine years have been highly valuable, and we are pleased to welcome her to the role of General Counsel,” said Tom Werner, Executive Chairman. “With her proven track record in legal, risk and compliance, coupled with her deep institutional knowledge of Wolfspeed, she is uniquely qualified to step into this role. We deeply appreciate Brad’s tireless advocacy for Wolfspeed over the years and thank him for his dedication and many contributions to the company. He and Melissa have been working closely on all key projects, so we expect a smooth transition and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Prior to joining Wolfspeed, Garrett served as Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary at Kangaroo Express. She previously served as an attorney at Jackson Lewis and Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, and began her career as an attorney at Fisher & Philips. She holds a Juris Doctor from
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