Online information source for semiconductor professionals
ASML announces Board of Management changes for 2009
Popular articles
Voltaix names Peter Smith as CEO - 09 November 2011
Sematech Litho Forum: Sematech mulling multi-beam mask writer effort - 12 May 2010
TSMC hosts 2008 Green Forum on ‘green’ factories - 31 October 2008
Oberai discusses Magma’s move into solar PV yield management space - 29 August 2008
TSMC honors suppliers at annual Supply Chain Management Forum - 03 December 2008
ASML
Holding NV has publicized Klaus Fuchs, VP Operations, has given
confirmation to the Supervisory Board that he will resign from his
position on the Board of Management as of 1 January 2009. The
Supervisory Board is expecting to designate Frits van Hout, presently
in charge of an all-inclusive efficiency improvement program, as the
new member of the Board of Management, subject to notification of the
general meeting of shareholders scheduled on 26 March 2009.
“ASML likes to thank Klaus Fuchs for his valuable contributions to ASML’s pursuit of operational excellence over the past years. We regret to see him leave and wish him well in his further career,” said Eric Meurice, President and CEO of ASML. “We also welcome Frits van Hout. Frits has proven to be an effective, results-driven manager who is well liked and respected in the organization.”
Van Hout, a 16-year veteran of ASML, was previously head of ASML’s global customer support organization and was in charge for two business units. He also held a management position at ASML’s Research and Development unit and the company’s Sales and Marketing sector.