“Jack’s extensive experience in the semiconductor industry includes public finance, M&A and portfolio management will support our growth needs for our technology and product roadmaps,” says Bob Forcier, president and CEO of FlipChip. “As we deploy next-generation wafer-scale packaging services and advanced electronic materials on a global basis, we have searched for the strongest team possible, and Jack will be a significant player on our executive staff.”
(March 01, 2004) San Jose, Calif.—Worldwide sales of semiconductors rose 26.6 percent year-over-year to $15.5 billion in January 2004, from the $12.28 billion recorded in January 2003. Sales also recorded a typical month-over-month decrease in January 2004 of 3 percent from December 2003, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported today.