July 3, 2003 – Migdal Haemek, Israel – Tower Semiconductor Ltd. has appointed Rafi Nave as its new VP of customer services. Nave, who was previously VP of R&D for NDS Group, will oversee all areas of customer service including account management, project management, IP and design services, and the VLSI design center. It is the first executive appointment by Tower chairman and CEO Carmel Vernia, who joined the company in June 2003.