André Grede

Chief Technology Officer
Comet Group


André Grede is a seasoned technology leader with a deep background in electrical engineering and a passion for driving innovation in the semiconductor industry. He graduated in Electrical Engineering (Diplom-Ingenieur), specializing in high-frequency technology, from the Berlin Institute of Technology, where he began his career as a research associate in electrodynamics.

In 2011, André joined TRUMPF Hüttinger in Freiburg as a Team Leader in R&D, later advancing to Head of the RF Product Development Group. His expertise in radiofrequency (RF) technologies brought him to Comet in 2015, where he served as Vice President of Global R&D and Technology for Plasma Control Technologies. In this role, he shaped the division’s technology and product roadmap for RF subsystems, a cornerstone of modern semiconductor manufacturing.

Since 2023, André has been serving as Chief Technology Officer of Comet Group. With his pioneering spirit and forward-looking vision, he is driving the company’s transformation from a manufacturing-centered organization to one that fully integrates software and digital intelligence, positioning Comet as a key partner in the fast-evolving semiconductor landscape.