Paul de Bot
Executive Vice President,
TSMC Europe

Paul joined TSMC in 2015, and after roles in business development and account management, was appointed regional head EMEA in 2022, responsible for the TSMC business in Europe and Israel. Since January 2026, Paul is responsible for TSMC’s Global Sales Strategy.

Paul started his career in Philips Research in the area of video technology, reaching the position of Chief Strategy Officer of the digital TV systems division of Philips. In 2003 he joined Philips Semiconductors (which later became NXP Semiconductors) as VP Strategy & Business Development for their consumer, automotive and identification businesses, respectively. 

Prior to joining TSMC, Paul had further executive roles in the software industry and in corporate finance.

Paul holds MSc degrees in Electrical Engineering (Eindhoven University of Technology) and Corporate Finance (TIAS Business School) and an Engineering Doctorate in Telecommunications (Eindhoven University of Technology).