SVP Global Business Development
WGNSTAR
Maynooth, Kildare, Ireland
Geoffrey Stoddart is the Senior Vice President for Global Business Development at WGNSTAR, where he leads strategic growth initiatives and partnerships across the semiconductor industry. With more than 35 years of international experience, he has held leadership roles spanning field service, technical support, and operations management in Europe and Asia.
He began his career as a Technician Engineer Apprentice at Edwards High Vacuum Ltd. and advanced through roles across Japan, Taiwan, Germany, and the UK, where he established support infrastructures, managed global product recalls, and implemented some of the first dedicated onsite service teams for major semiconductor customers.
In his current role at WGNSTAR, Geoffrey leverages his deep global experience to develop innovative outsourcing and workforce strategies that help semiconductor manufacturers scale operations efficiently while maintaining technical excellence. His international perspective and proven ability to bridge engineering, operations, and business development make him a recognized voice on scaling U.S. manufacturing capacity, workforce development, and strategic outsourcing in the semiconductor industry.
The Use of Strategic Outsourcing to Mitigate Semiconductor Workforce Challenges
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
10:50am - 11:10am MT