IPC Applauds Dr. Suetsugu Franklin Park, Ill.-The IPC has recognized Dr. Ken Suetsugu of Panasonic Factory Automation for his achievements in the development of lead-free technologies with the organization's"Special Recognition Award." Dr. Suetsugu is considered a pioneer in the PC board industry for his lead-free research.[ipc.org] ESI's Founder Retires Portland, Ore.-Douglas C. Strain, founder of Electro Scientific Industries and vice chairman of the board of ESI has retired.[esi.com]
In his new post, he will be responsible for Quad's North American and International field service team. Stackhouse was promoted from director, technical services, and Conson was formerly a field service engineer. Fraser returns to Quad Systems from Macrotron, headquartered in Munich, Germany, where he was in charge of marketing and sales for Macrotron's automated optical and x-ray inspection operations in the UK.[quad-sys.com] IDI Promotes Anne Bush Kansas City, Kansas-Interconnect Devices Inc. has promoted Anne Bush to central regional sales manager. For the past 10 years, Bush has worked as an inside account manager at IDI. She earned a degree in business from Central Missouri State University.[idinet.com] Wright Promoted to Entegris Senior VP
Dr. Hector Ruiz Named AMD's President Sunnyvale, Calif.-Dr. Hector de J. Ruiz, 54, has been named president and chief operating officer of Advanced Micro Devices. He reports to W.J. "Jerry" Sanders III, who has been serving in those posts since July 1999. Sanders continues as chairman and CEO. Dr. Ruiz most recently served as president of Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector (SPS). At SPS, he was charged with leading Motorola's worldwide semiconductor operations, a $7.3 billion a year business with 33,000 employees.
He joined Motorola in 1977 and held a number of posts of increasing responsibility during his 22-year tenure there.[amd.com] |
