Craig Barrett elected Chairman of SIA.
Maybe he can help them get their Estimates in line with reality !
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November 08, 2001 13:09
Intel's Dr. Craig Barrett Named New Semiconductor Industry Association Chairman; Intersil's Gregory Williams to Serve As SIA Vice Chairman
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2001--The Board of Directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) yesterday elected Dr. Craig Barrett, president and CEO of Intel Corporation, as the SIA Board Chairman and Gregory Williams, president and CEO of Intersil Communications, as the SIA Vice Chairman for 2002.
"In the coming year, the SIA will be focused on areas critical to the industry's success and growth such as environmental, health and safety issues, securing world markets for open and fair trade, and continued effort to increase federal funding for basic research and development in math and science," noted George Scalise, SIA president. He added, "With the knowledge and experience that Craig and Greg bring, we can continue to provide leadership in these arenas, in addition to technology development, public policy, and workforce and education programs."
"On behalf of the entire SIA Board, I want to express our appreciation to Dr. John Kelly of IBM Technology Group, our 2001 SIA Board Chairman, for his tremendous leadership and commitment to the industry and the SIA," continued Scalise. "Thanks to his guidance and the efforts of other Board members, the SIA continued and expanded its commitment to university research and development, even during difficult market conditions."
About the SIA
The SIA is the leading voice for the semiconductor industry and has represented US-based manufacturers since 1977. SIA member companies comprise more than 90 percent of US-based semiconductor production. Collectively, the chip industry employs a domestic workforce of 284,000 people. More information about the SIA can be found at www.sia-online.org.
CONTACT: Semiconductor Industry Association
Molly Tuttle, 408/436-6600
mtuttle@sia-online.org |
