Dr. John Nelson leads UTAC Group with a clear vision for innovation, operational excellence, and global growth. With over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, he brings deep technical expertise and strategic leadership to the company.
Since joining UTAC in October 2012, Dr. Nelson has guided the Group through major milestones, including exceeding US$1 billion in revenue and expanding its global presence.
Previously, he was EVP and COO at ON Semiconductor, where he oversaw global operations and helped double the company’s revenue to US$3 billion. He also served as CEO of 1st Silicon, successfully leading the company to breakeven and its eventual acquisition by X-FAB Foundry.
Dr. Nelson’s earlier roles include executive leadership positions at General Instrument/General Semiconductor, Unitrode, Fairchild Semiconductor, and Analog Devices.
He holds a Ph.D. and B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland.