Gerald Paul

Gerald Paul was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.(VSH)

effective January 1, 2005. Paul has served as a Director of the Company since 1993, and has been President of the Company since March 1998. Paul also was Chief Operating Officer from 1996 to 2006. Paul previously was an Executive Vice President of the Company from 1996 to 1998, and President ofVishay Electronic Components, Europe from 1994 to 1996. Paul has been Managing Director of Vishay Electronic GmbH, a subsidiary of the Company, since 1991. Paul has been employed by Vishay and a predecessor company since 1978. Paul possesses extensive experience with the Company, has senior responsibilities for our overall business, and has been instrumental in promoting our strategic advances. His in-depth knowledge of our operations includes the integration of acquired companies and a proven understanding of the challenges facing the Company in all aspects of the business cycle.