topman uit chipwereld stapt plots op bij asmi vanwege mogelijke belangenverstrengeling

2026-04-27 economie

Almere, maandag, 27 april 2026.
Martin van den Brink treedt per direct terug als lid van de raad van commissarissen van ASMI in Almere. Zijn vertrek hangt verband met andere professionele activiteiten die op termijn tot belangenverstrengeling zouden kunnen leiden. Dat meldt het bedrijf maandag. Van den Brink was sinds mei 2024 verbonden aan ASMI. Hij hielp onder meer bij de oprichting van een technologiecomité. Voordat hij bij ASMI kwam, werkte hij jarenlang bij ASML. Daar was hij chief technology officer en speelde een sleutelrol in de technologische ontwikkeling. Het vertrek roept vragen op in een tijd van grote druk op de wereldwijde chipsector. Pauline van der Meer Mohr betreurt het afscheid maar respecteert de keuze.

unexpected departure shakes asmi leadership

Martin van den Brink stepped down immediately from his position on the supervisory board of ASMI in Almere on April 27, 2026 [1]. His resignation comes amid concerns about potential conflicts of interest arising from his other professional commitments [2]. The company stated the decision was made in mutual agreement to prevent any real or perceived overlap of interests going forward [3]. Van den Brink had served since May 2024 and contributed significantly to technological governance at ASMI [4].

deep roots in semiconductor sector

Before joining ASMI, Van den Brink spent decades shaping innovation at ASML, where he rose to become Chief Technology Officer [5]. He was widely regarded as a key architect behind ASML’s global leadership in chipmaking machinery [6]. Known informally as ‘Mr. ASML,’ his technical expertise profoundly influenced the company’s trajectory [7]. After retiring from executive duties at ASML in April 2024, he transitioned into advisory roles while taking on new responsibilities elsewhere [8].

role in shaping asmi’s strategy

During his tenure at ASMI, Van den Brink played a central role in enhancing technological oversight within the supervisory board [9]. He led the creation of a dedicated technology committee aimed at sharpening strategic focus on innovation [10]. His insights were considered vital during a period of rapid change in the global semiconductor landscape [11]. Colleagues noted his ability to translate deep technical understanding into actionable board-level guidance [12].

company responds to sudden change

Pauline van der Meer Mohr, chair of ASMI’s supervisory board, expressed regret over Van den Brink’s departure but affirmed full support for his choice [13]. She highlighted his “very significant contributions” to the company’s governance framework [14]. The announcement coincided with a slight dip in ASMI’s share price, losing nearly 1 percent on the day [15]. Investors remain attentive to how quickly ASMI will appoint a successor with comparable industry stature [16].

broader implications for tech governance

The resignation underscores growing scrutiny around dual mandates among top executives in the high-tech sector [17]. With international supply chains under pressure, companies face heightened expectations regarding transparency and independence [18]. Although no wrongdoing is alleged, preemptive exits signal stronger adherence to ethical safeguards [19]. Industry analysts suggest such moves may become more common as geopolitical tensions reshape corporate accountability norms [20].

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ASMI commissaris