AMAT - Leadership updates

$5 billion investment creates the world’s largest semiconductor equipment and process technology R&D facilityPurpose-built to accelerate the path from breakthrough innovation to high-volume manufacturing of next-generation chipmaking technologiesLeading chipmakers, systems companies, equipment partners and research universities have committed to develop inside EPIC SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc., the leader in materials engineering for the semiconductor industry, today unveiled its Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization (EPIC) Center, a $5 billion capital investment* to build the world’s largest facility dedicated to collaborat

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the appointment of Akash Palkhiwala to serve on its board of directors. As Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Qualcomm Incorporated, Mr. Palkhiwala brings extensive financial and operational leadership experience in the computing and technology industry. Mr. Palkhiwala has also been appointed to the board’s Audit Committee. "Akash is a terrific addition to our board of directors," said Tom Iannotti, Chairman of the Board. "His track record of leadership in finance and decades of experience in the semiconductor industry will add to the strength of Applied Materials’ board and

Collaboration pairs UC Berkeley’s semiconductor research strength with Applied’s state-of-the-art equipment and process integration expertiseLocated in Silicon Valley, Applied’s EPIC Center provides industry-scale R&D environment with access to cutting-edge chipmaking equipment to enable rapid co-innovation and faster commercialization SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that the University of California, Berkeley will join the company’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley as a research collaborator. Working side by side with Applied’s scientists and engineers, UC Berkeley faculty and students will pursue high-impact research programs t

Research partnerships with Arizona State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Stanford University accelerate the U.S. lab-to-fab innovation pipeline by combining academic insights with commercial equipment and process expertiseLocated in Silicon Valley, Applied's EPIC Center provides a shared, industry-scale R&D environment with access to cutting-edge chipmaking equipment that enables rapid co-innovation and faster commercialization SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Arizona State University (ASU), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Stanford University will join the company's EPIC Center in Silicon Valley

TOKYO, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) announced today that it will join Applied Materials' (NASDAQ:AMAT) new EPIC (Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization) platform in Sunnyvale, Calif. As the first automated test equipment (ATE) company to join the platform, Advantest will partner with Applied to strengthen the links between front-end manufacturing technologies and back-end testing of chips and packages. This partnership aligns with Advantest's recently launched Innovation Center, which fosters cross-functional collaboration to accelerate the development of advanced test solutions for next-

NEW YORK, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices: NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NASD: NSSC) will replace Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (NYSE:ALEX) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, March 13. An investor group comprised of MW Group and funds affiliated with DivcoWest and Blackstone Real Estate is acquiring Alexander & Baldwin in a deal that is expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.The following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 will take effect before the market opens on M

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jim Anderson to serve on its board of directors. Mr. Anderson brings over 25 years of experience in the technology sector and semiconductor ecosystem. Mr. Anderson has also been appointed to the board's Strategy and Investment Committee. "We are excited to welcome Jim to our board," said Tom Iannotti, Chairman of the Board. "Jim's extensive experience in innovation-driven technology businesses will be invaluable as we scale Applied Materials and address the tremendous opportunities ahead." Mr. Anderson has served as the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced the appointment of Yoram Tietz and Gilad Almogy to its Board of Directors, effective January 6, 2025. Mr. Tietz has been appointed as chair the Board's Audit Committee, while Mr. Almogy joined the Board's Technology Committee. Yoram Tietz is a Senior Advisor to General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity investment fund where he provides strategic support and counsel for General Atlantic's investing platform in Israel. Prior to joining General Atlantic, Mr. Tietz spent 27 years at Ernst & Young (EY), including more than 15 years as Managing Partner of EY Israel. Prior to his role a

Mr. Ducrot brings strong customer relationships and business development expertise during an exciting time for the semiconductor industry GRENOBLE, France, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced Florent Ducrot, Vice President and General Manager, to serve as the Head of European Operations. Mr. Ducrot has more than three decades of experience in the semiconductor industry, spanning marketing, service and business development. During his 21 years at Applied Materials, he has led initiatives which contributed to significant growth of the company's services business.

Seasoned financial leader brings deep experience delivering operational efficiency and profitable growth Bloom Energy Inc. (NYSE:BE), a leading provider of clean energy solutions, announced today the appointment of Daniel Berenbaum as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 29, 2024. Berenbaum will succeed Greg Cameron, who will remain with the company until mid-May 2024 to ensure a smooth transition. "We're thrilled to have Dan join our leadership team," said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "He stood out among an exceptional group of finalists by showing a strong record of success across the board – on scaling and strategy; on financial discipline and cost r

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the appointment of Kevin March to serve on its Board of Directors. A semiconductor industry veteran, Mr. March brings more than 30 years of finance and business operations expertise to Applied and will serve on the Board's Audit Committee. "Kevin has a long, well-regarded track record of building shareholder value, and we are excited to have him join the Board," said Tom Iannotti, Chairman of the Board of Applied Materials. "Kevin's strong financial leadership and deep semiconductor industry experience will benefit Applied as the company continues to scale its operations to support future gr

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Brice Hill has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Hill has 25 years of finance leadership experience within the semiconductor industry, most recently as CFO of Xilinx, Inc., and previously at Intel Corporation where he was the finance leader of many of the company's largest businesses and functions. "This is a period of unprecedented growth and opportunity in the semiconductor and equipment industries," said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO of Applied Materials. "Brice brings tremendous experience in semiconductor devices, manufacturing and computing

Appoints Bhaskar Banerjee to SVP & Head of Strategy Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) today announced that Bhaskar Banerjee has been hired into a newly created position of Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy, effective immediately. Reporting directly to Luna President and CEO, Scott A. Graeff, Banerjee will be a key member of the executive leadership team. In this role, Banerjee, a technology executive with more than twenty years of experience in the semiconductor industry, will lead long-term planning, business and corporate development, and strategic investments, including acquisitions and divestitures. He will work closely with senior leaders to identify, analyze and re

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced Rani Borkar will join its Board of Directors effective Dec. 14. Ms. Borkar brings decades of expertise in semiconductor design and computing systems development to Applied and will serve on the Board’s Strategy and Investment Committee. “Rani is a well-respected technology leader and product visionary, and we look forward to her contributions as we drive growth and build long-term shareholder value for Applied Materials,” said Tom Iannotti, Chairman of the Board of Applied Materials. “Her experience in chip design and cloud computing provide valuable insights as Applied looks to expand its ecosy