(Reuters) – French semiconductor company Soitec said on Wednesday it was determined to “ensure a successful implementation of its succession plan” as it posted a 40% jump in third-quarter revenue. The company appointed a new CEO last week, a decision described as “incomprehensible” by the executive committee, given the progress made by current CEO Paul Boudre. Paris-listed Soitec shares closed 6% higher on Wednesday, but are still down around 22% since the announcement. Soitec said in a statement that “all parties restated their determination to ensure a successful implementation of the succes…