Raffaella Borzi, Ph.D., is Vice President of Partnerships for North America at imec, a global leader in semiconductor innovation. With over 20 years of experience in engineering, product management, corporate development, and business operations, Raffaella has played a pivotal role in expanding imec’s footprint in the United States and building its business model from the ground up. As the first employee in North America, Raffaella established and developed the regional team, driving strategic partnerships with leading universities, national laboratories, startups, and industry giants. Her leadership has enabled imec to transition breakthrough technologies from lab to fabrication, scale operations, and unlock new markets in sectors such as fab systems, health, and environmental applications. Raffaella excels in go-to-market strategies and operational excellence, contributing to over €100 million in direct revenue growth. She work across-functional teams and fosters innovation through imec.IC-link and R&D strategic partnerships, supporting fast ASICs prototyping and advanced product manufacturing for a diverse ecosystem of partners. Her commitment to leadership is further demonstrated by executive training at Stanford University, and she is recognized as a role model for young women in science, actively motivating the next generation of innovators.