AMD's Jerry Sanders to Receive Bellwether Award at the Semico Summit 2003.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2003 Jim Feldhan, president of Semico Research, will introduce Jerry Sanders Jerry Sanders may refer to:
v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Bellwether Award at the upcoming Semico Summit conference, March 9-11 in Arizona. The award will be presented to Sanders by Walden Rhines, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics, Inc (NASDAQ: MENT) is a US-based multinational corporation dealing in electronic design automation (EDA) for electrical engineering and electronics, as of 2004, ranked third in the EDA industry it helped create. , the recipient of the award at the 2002 Summit. The Bellwether Award honors leaders in the semiconductor industry and recognizes them for a unique contribution to the advancement of their company's products and success. Each Bellwether Award is a one-of-a-kind bronze Windbell designed and cast by Paolo Soleri Paolo Soleri (June 21, 1919, Turin, Italy) is an Italian-American visionary architect with a life-long commitment to research and experimentation in design and town planning. He established Arcosanti and the educational Cosanti Foundation. , a world-renowned architect and artist located in the Phoenix area. Jerry Sanders was selected from dozens of nominees for the Bellwether Award received each year from numerous semiconductor industry executives. From the nominees, Semico selects the individual that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a personal commitment to the advancement of the industry. According to Jim According to Jim is an American situation comedy television series originally broadcast by ABC. The show premiered with little publicity in October 2001, following the surprise hit comedy My Wife and Kids. Feldhan, "Jerry Sanders' competitive drive, uncompromising customer focus and commitment to innovation has left an indelible mark on AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. , the company he founded over 34 years ago. We are pleased to recognize him for his accomplishments and view his legacy as a roadmap for success in this industry." The Summit is a unique venue to honor one of the industry's most venerated leaders. Now in its sixth year, the Summit is one of the most exclusive forums, attracting top executives from the semiconductor industry for a two-day event. The intimate and informal setting allows executives to come together to address the most pressing business and technology issues with their peers. As recipient of the Bellwether Award, Sanders will deliver the opening keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. at the Summit. Speaking to the conference theme "Roadmap to the Future," Jerry will outline his vision for the semiconductor industry and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead. "Leadership has often been defined as following the right path, even when the majority demands a different way," said Feldhan. "Jerry Sanders has demonstrated the ability to face the naysayers and pundits and chart a course for success in a challenging business environment." About the Summit The Semico Summit provides industry executives with an exclusive forum to identify opportunities, develop strategies and forge partnership. The Semico Summit will be held March 9-11, 2003 in Scottsdale, Ariz. at the Hyatt Regency Resort. Event information is located at www.semico.com. |
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