AMD (NYSE:AMD):
-- Semiconductor Industry Veteran to Oversee 300mm Transformation
of One of the Industry's Highest Performing Semiconductor
Fabrication Facilities
AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced that Elke Eckstein has joined the
company as vice president of Fab 30, reporting to Hans Deppe,
corporate vice president and General Manager of AMD Dresden, Germany.
In this Dresden-based role, Eckstein will have overall responsibility
for day-to-day operations of AMD's Fab 30, as well as oversee the
transformation to 300 millimeter wafer production as Fab 38.
"With a long-running reputation for operational excellence, Fab 30
is an important part of AMD's global manufacturing capabilities," said
Deppe. "With tremendous industry experience in semiconductor
technology and manufacturing, Elke brings the necessary skills and
expertise to provide continued leadership at Fab 30 and drive a smooth
transition to 300 millimeter production."
Prior to joining AMD, Eckstein spent three years as CEO of Altis
Semiconductor, a joint venture between IBM and Infineon. Eckstein
started her career with Siemens Semiconductor, which later became
Infineon, holding a variety of executive roles including research and
development responsibility for their Dresden-based manufacturing
facility. She also held executive roles in product and technology at
ProMOS Technologies, a former joint venture between Infineon and Mosel
Vitelic in Taiwan.
"AMD's reputation for technology leadership and efficiency in
semiconductor manufacturing is well known and respected throughout the
industry," said Eckstein. "With a proven track record of
customer-centric innovation, I look forward to joining the AMD team
and ensuring that Fab 30, and later Fab 38, stay at the forefront of
microprocessor manufacturing for years to come."
About AMD
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delivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs that
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