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ASML Names Marco Pieters CTO, Plans 2026 Board Changes

The appointment signals a succession-focused push to safeguard the chip-equipment maker's technology roadmap.

Overview

  • Marco Pieters has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer with immediate effect, reporting to CEO Christophe Fouquet.
  • The Supervisory Board intends to appoint Pieters to the Board of Management at the April 22, 2026 AGM, which would expand the board from five to six members.
  • CFO Roger Dassen is slated for reappointment to a four-year term at the 2026 AGM.
  • COO Frédéric Schneider-Maunoury is slated for reappointment to a two-year term at the same meeting.
  • CEO Christophe Fouquet and Supervisory Board Chair Nils Andersen framed the changes as part of succession planning to ensure leadership continuity and support ASML’s long-term goals.