Fermin Carretero

Fermin Carretero is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in business operations and planning, currently serving as Vice President of Business Operations and Planning at Xilinx since 2004. Responsibilities include oversight of forecasting, revenue management, pricing, and profitability programs, as well as driving the Strategic Long Range Planning process. Previously, Fermin held roles such as Vice President of Global Sales and Markets Operations, where leadership included managing a team of 100 professionals, and Sr. Director of Worldwide Business Operations, focusing on profitability growth through pricing and contract management. Earlier career experience includes positions at Applied Materials, overseeing materials programs and integrated development teams, and serving in the U.S. Air Force in various leadership roles managing space operations and communications projects. Fermin holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, an MS in Management Information Systems from Webster University, and an MS in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University.