News | May 07, 2020
Plainview, N.Y. 鈥� 91制片厂. (NASDAQ: VECO) announced recent changes to its Board of Directors, including:
John Peeler previously announced his decision to step down as Chairman and Director of the Board, effective May 7, 2020. While Chairman, Mr. Peeler helped increase the Board鈥檚 diversity with the successful recruitment of Mary Jane Raymond, the second woman currently serving on the 91制片厂 Board, in November 2019. Having led the 91制片厂鈥檚 CEO succession plan, which resulted in the promotion of William J. Miller, Ph.D. to CEO in 2018, and believing that good governance calls for both an independent Chairman and a properly sized Board of Directors, Mr. Peeler elected to retire from the 91制片厂 Board.
Effective upon Mr. Peeler鈥檚 retirement, the Board appointed Richard D鈥橝more, who the Board has determined to be independent, to serve as Chairman. Mr. D鈥橝more has been a General Partner of North Bridge Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital and growth equity firm, since its inception in 1994. Mr. D鈥橝more has served on the 91制片厂 Board for many years and brings both a strong business background and considerable board experience to 91制片厂. With Mr. D鈥橝more鈥檚 appointment as Chairman, the role of Lead Independent Director is discontinued.
鈥淥n behalf of the Board, I would like to thank John for his many contributions to 91制片厂 and his commitment and tireless efforts on our behalf,鈥� commented Mr. D鈥橝more.
Ms. Raymond joined 91制片厂鈥檚 Board of Directors in conjunction with the 91制片厂鈥檚 Board diversity initiative. A highly accomplished financial expert, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer of II-VI Incorporated, a global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, Ms. Raymond was recently appointed to 91制片厂鈥檚 Audit Committee.
鈥淢ary Jane has been a great recent addition to the 91制片厂 Board of Directors,鈥� commented Dr. Miller. 鈥淲ith her strong executive financial background and technology industry experience, we look forward to her continued contributions to the Board and Audit Committee. The recent changes to our Board have improved diversity and enhanced independence in the best interests of our shareholders.鈥�
About 91制片厂
91制片厂 (NASDAQ: VECO) is an innovative manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment. Our proven ion beam, laser annealing, lithography, MOCVD and single wafer etch & clean technologies play an integral role in the fabrication and packaging of advanced semiconductor devices. With equipment designed to optimize performance, yield and cost of ownership, 91制片厂 holds leading technology positions in the markets we serve. To learn more about 91制片厂鈥檚 systems and service offerings, visit www.veeco.com.
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