Jan Rothe

Jan Rothe currently serves as the Director of Enterprise Architecture for Manufacturing Systems at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of manufacturing technology across the company's global footprint. In this capacity, Jan leads a diverse team of experts dedicated to delivering integrated Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Master Data Management solutions, Factory Optimization initiatives, and Production Data Warehousing for the company's state-of-the-art 300mm fabs located in Singapore, Dresden, New York, and Vermont. His strategic vision ensures seamless system convergence and operational excellence, supporting GLOBALFOUNDRIES' commitment to innovation and manufacturing agility.

A key focus of Jan’s role involves collaborating closely with solution delivery teams to develop and implement a comprehensive systems convergence roadmap, which harmonizes disparate manufacturing platforms and enhances data consistency across global sites. His expertise in defining architecture standards and best practices ensures scalable, secure, and high-performance manufacturing systems that meet the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry. Additionally, Jan is leading a critical global data center transformation program encompassing storage, network, compute, and monitoring infrastructure—an initiative that significantly boosts system reliability, security, and operational efficiency.

With a strong foundation in automation, engineering, and program management, Jan excels in driving cross-functional collaboration and organizational development. His technical leadership and requirements analysis skills enable him to align enterprise architecture strategies with business objectives, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Through his efforts, GLOBALFOUNDRIES continues to advance its manufacturing capabilities, maintain industry leadership, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that support the demands of the global semiconductor market.