Applied Materials Names Thomas J. Iannotti Chairman of the Board of Directors
March 09 2017 - 3:16PM
Applied Materials, Inc. today announced Thomas J. Iannotti as
chairman of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr.
Iannotti succeeds Willem P. Roelandts, who has retired from the
board.
Mr. Iannotti joined Applied’s board in 2005. Prior to being
named chairman, he served as chair of the board’s Human Resources
and Compensation Committee and was a member of the Corporate
Governance and Nominating Committee.
A veteran of the electronics industry for more than three
decades, Mr. Iannotti is known for his global business, industry
and operational expertise. He spent nine years as an executive at
Hewlett-Packard Company, including Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Enterprise Services from 2009 to 2011. Prior to
Hewlett-Packard, Mr. Iannotti worked at Digital Equipment
Corporation, a vendor of computer systems and software, and at
Compaq Computer Corporation, a supplier of personal computing
systems, after its acquisition of Digital Equipment
Corporation.
“As a member of the Applied board, I have been inspired by the
company’s ability to push the boundaries of technology and create
innovations that drive the semiconductor and display industries
forward,” said Mr. Iannotti. “I am honored to serve as chairman and
would like to thank Wim Roelandts for his many contributions to
Applied and the semiconductor industry during his remarkable
career.”
“Tom brings deep knowledge of Applied, as well as strong
industry and governance experience, to lead the board during one of
the most exciting periods of innovation and growth in our company’s
history,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. "On behalf of
everyone at Applied Materials, I thank Wim for his longtime service
as a member of the board and for his leadership as chairman."
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is the leader in materials
engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and
advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials
at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to
transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our
innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Learn
more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
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