AMI Semiconductor Adds Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers POCATELLO, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2003 AMI Semiconductor (AMIS A·mis , Kingsley 1922-1995. British writer best known for his novels, including Lucky Jim (1954) and Jake's Thing (1978). ) announced today that Charlie Lesko has been appointed to the newly created position of senior vice president of sales and marketing. Lesko joins AMIS from Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq:BRCM BRCM Broadcom Corporation (stock abbreviation, AMEX) BRCM Master Chief Boilermaker (USN rating) ) where he was vice president of North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. sales. Lesko has an extensive sales and marketing background in the semiconductor industry. Past responsibilities include senior management roles at Axcelis Technologies and Teradyne. In announcing the hire, Chris King, president 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 AMIS said, "I am delighted that Charlie Lesko is joining AMI Semiconductor. Charlie has an outstanding track record for building strong customer alliances within the semiconductor industry. We have made major strategic changes to our business over the past year. Charlie will add strength to our new strategic initiatives and will help us grow as a market leader as we provide silicon solutions for the real world." "I am thrilled to join AMIS and be part of the company's continued achievements," said Lesko. "Working with Chris and the extremely talented people at AMIS, combined with the company's ability to design, deliver and support proven products, will enable us to stake our claim on providing key markets with the best silicon solutions. AMIS has an excellent reputation for working closely with its customers and building long-term relationships. I am looking forward to being part of its continued success." Lesko will report directly to Chris King. He will work closely with AMIS corporate headquarters in Pocatello, its European operations in Belgium, various AMIS sales offices, and customer locations around the world. Background Information While at Broadcom, Lesko managed sales, applications, customer service, and marketing personnel. He was also responsible for both the direct OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and distribution sales channels. Lesko holds an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration Degree in Finance from the University of Dallas The University of Dallas is a Catholic institution. It seeks to educate its students to develop the intellectual and moral virtues, to prepare themselves for life and work, and to become leaders in the community. . He earned a B.S. Degree in Engineering at the State University of New York-Stony Brook. About AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is a world leader in the design and manufacture of silicon solutions for the real world. As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art mixed-signal technologies and mid-range digital ASICs including ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. conversion services, AMIS is committed to providing customers with the optimal value, quickest time-to-market ASIC solutions. Offering unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and dedication to customer service, AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho, European corporate offices in Oudenaarde, Belgium, and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of the United States, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, please visit the AMIS Web site at www.amis.com. |
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