Nanometrics
Incorporated, a leading supplier of advanced metrology
equipment to the semiconductor industry, announced today that Michael
Fischer, a 23-year veteran of the semiconductor and process control
industry, has been named vice president of worldwide sales of the
company, effective immediately.
Mr. Fischer, 49, comes to Nanometrics after nearly 20 years at
KLA-Tencor. Most recently, Mr. Fischer served as general manager of the
Global Qimonda Business Unit, following his responsibilities as senior
director of worldwide sales of the Reticle Inspection Division.
Previous posts include senior sales and engineering roles at KLA-Tencor
and Siemens AG.
“We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Mike to the
senior sales position at Nanometrics,” commented Dr. Timothy
J. Stultz, Nanometrics’ president and chief executive
officer. “A proven industry veteran, Mike brings a wealth of
selling and commercial experience in international markets. Mike is a
seasoned leader of global sales organizations, with expertise in
executing defined, strategic selling business practices.”
“This is an exciting time to join
Nanometrics,” added Mr. Fischer. “Nanometrics has
an impressive product technology roadmap and a reputation for
innovation in the process control metrology industry. I look forward to
leveraging the company’s strong product portfolio to serve
our growing, global customer base, which includes virtually all the
major players in the semiconductor industry worldwide.”