Tim Breen
Tim Breen is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GF (GlobalFoundries), a position he was appointed to in 2025. He joined the company in 2018 and previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2023, overseeing global operations including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and digital transformation. During his tenure as COO, Breen made a significant impact by integrating GF's global operations and driving performance, while also accelerating digital and sustainability transformations. Tim Breen was elected to GF's board of directors in January 2018. He joined GF in 2018 and held various executive roles, including leading strategy, business transformation, and finance. In 2023, Breen was appointed Chief Operating Officer, overseeing global operations, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and digital transformation. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of GF in 2025. Prior to GF, he was a partner with McKinsey & Company in Abu Dhabi. His leadership continues to drive GF's mission to shape essential semiconductors for a connected world.
Career Milestones
- Appointed Chief Executive Officer of GF in 2025.
- Served as Chief Operating Officer from 2023, overseeing global operations, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and digital transformation.
- Joined GF in 2018, holding leadership roles in strategy, business transformation, and finance.
- Elected to GF's board of directors in January 2018.
- Previously a partner at McKinsey & Company in Abu Dhabi, where he advised global industrial and technology clients.
About GF
GF (Georg Fischer) was founded in 1802 in Switzerland. It's a manufacturing company with four divisions: Piping Systems, Building Flow Solutions, Casting Solutions, and Machining Solutions. GF provides solutions for the safe transport of liquids and gases, lightweight casting components, and high-precision manufacturing technologies. They help various industries, including automotive, smart mobile devices, and IT. Core features include sustainable flow solutions and advanced semiconductor technologies. Benefits include enhanced safety, efficiency, and innovation for customers.