Axcelis Technologies Inc. (Beverly, MA), a semiconductor manufacturing equipment supplier, announced that its board has elected President and CEO Mary Puma to Chairman of the Board, succeeding Stephen Hardis, who has been named Lead Director. Puma’s new title is Chairman and CEO.
"I am honored to accept the role of chairman of Axcelis’ board of directors," Puma said. "We are focusing on a three-point growth strategy, which includes maintaining our leadership position in the ion implant market through the success of our next-generation Optima tools; increasing our scale through growth in our non-implant businesses, like dry strip; and continuing to drive efficiency throughout the business to ensure profitability and positive cash flow."
