Adept Technology Inc. (San Jose, CA), a manufacturer of automation for the semiconductor and telecommunications industries, announced the appointment of Robert Bucher as its new chairman and chief executive officer. He will succeed Brian Carlisle, who has been chairman and chief executive officer since he co-founded Adept in 1983.
Carlisle will continue as a director of Adept and assume a new role as Adept's president, reporting to Bucher. In his new position, Carlisle will continue to play an active role in the management of the company, with direct responsibility for engineering and operations.
Carlisle commented, "Bucher has over 23 years of executive management experience, many within the process automation industry, and has helped both small divisions and large companies achieve profitable growth. His proven skills and management style are an excellent match for Adept's continued evolution, and should enhance the company's ability to capitalize on opportunities that may arise in our improving economic climate."
