Sam Franklin has been named Chief Financial Officer by the Board of Directors of GlobalFoundries (GF), with immediate effect. Prior to his current position as interim CFO, Mr. Franklin was Senior Vice President of Business Finance & Operations and Investor Relations.
Franklin has a strong background in financial leadership and a track record of achieving both strategic expansion and operational success. Since joining GF in 2022, he has held top positions managing treasury, capital markets, investor relations, business finance, and finance operations.
As GlobalFoundries continues to implement its long-term vision, he is well-positioned to head the company’s finance and operations department thanks to his in-depth knowledge of the company’s operations and dedication to rigorous financial management.
Leadership Comments
“We are delighted to have Sam formally appointed as CFO,” said Tim Breen, CEO of GF. “His proven leadership and financial expertise will accelerate GF’s momentum and capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead. As we continue to drive profitability and deliver differentiated technologies for the scaling of AI from the data center to the physical world, 
Sam’s ability to deliver results and partner across the organization will be critical to our success.”
“I am thrilled to take on this role and support the acceleration of GF’s mission to deliver essential chip technologies to our customers,” said Franklin. “As the secular drivers and demand for semiconductors continue to ramp, GF is building a strong foundation for its next phase of robust, sustainable and profitable growth. I look forward to working with our talented teams across the world to advance our strategic priorities, drive operational excellence and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
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