Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT), the global leader in providing manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor, display and solar industries, today announced the appointment of Gary Dickerson as president of the company, effective June 19, 2012.
Mr. Dickerson brings more than 30 years of semiconductor industry experience, including recently as the chief executive officer of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc., which Applied Materials acquired in 2011. In his role as president of Applied Materials, Gary will report directly to Mike Splinter, chairman and chief executive officer, and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and performance of the company’s four business units: the Silicon Systems Group, Energy and Environmental Solutions, Display and Applied Global Services.