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Bangalore, Karnataka, India sudhakarps@asayaconsultants.com +919845071877

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Mr. Markus Sterba

Markus Sterba is a senior global leader in semiconductor and advanced PCB manufacturing with 25+ years of experience across Europe and Asia. He has led some of the industry’s most complex greenfield fab constructions, high volume ramp ups, and operational transformations, consistently delivering multibillion euro projects and building large, high performance organizations.

Professional Overview

Overview

Markus has been a central figure in AT&S’s rise as a global IC substrate and high end PCB manufacturer.

His expertise spans

End to End Fab Creation
Including Site Selection
Facility Construction
Equipment Installation
Yield Stabilization
Full Mass Production Readiness

He is recognized for his ability to scale operations rapidly, industrialize new technologies, and lead diverse teams of up to 2,000 employees.

Key Leadership Achievements

  • €1.5B IC Substrate Fab – Kulim, Malaysia (2021–2023) Delivered a complete greenfield semiconductor facility from bare land to mass production. Installed 200+ advanced tools, built a 2,000 employee organization, and achieved one of Asia’s fastest IC substrate ramps ups.
  • Europe’s First IC Substrate Facility – Leoben, Austria (2024–2025) Directed the full ramp up of a strategic European semiconductor asset. Managed €200M operations and 1,500 employees, while scaling embedded module technology to €50M annual revenue.
  • Global Site Selection (2020–2021) Led worldwide scouting and feasibility studies, recommending Kulim High Tech Park, now a flagship AT&S semiconductor hub.
  • PCB Operations – Leoben, Austria (2009–2020) Oversaw two major PCB plants with 1,000 employees, driving operational excellence and expanding global customer portfolios.

Core Strengths

Fab ConstructionGreenfield fab construction & high volume manufacturing

Technology Ramp UpsTechnology ramp ups and industrialization

Workforce LeadershipLarge scale workforce leadership (1,000–2,000 employees)

Operational TransformationOperational transformation and consolidation

Engineering DisciplineStrong engineering and Lean Six Sigma discipline

Education & Certifications

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
  • Engineering Degree HTBL Kapfenberg
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
LANGUAGES
  • German Native
  • English Fluent