Applied Materials Appoints Florent Ducrot as Head of European Operations

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Applied Materials (AMAT) has appointed Florent Ducrot as the new Head of European Operations. With over 30 years of semiconductor industry experience, Ducrot brings extensive expertise in marketing, service, and business development. He succeeds James Robson, who is retiring after 35+ years with the company.

During his 21-year tenure at Applied Materials, Ducrot has led initiatives contributing to significant growth in the company's services business. In his previous role as VP of Business Development for Applied Global Services, he was instrumental in developing innovative services to help customers accelerate technology ramp-up, improve yield, and optimize costs.

Ducrot's appointment comes at a important time for the semiconductor industry, with increasing demand driven by IoT, AI, electric vehicles, and clean energy technologies. His leadership is expected to benefit Applied Materials as it scales operations to support future growth in Europe.

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• Appointment of experienced industry veteran (30+ years) as Head of European Operations
• New leader brings strong customer relationships and business development expertise
• Potential for growth in services business based on appointee's track record
• Strategic timing amid increasing semiconductor demand driven by emerging technologies

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Mr. Ducrot brings strong customer relationships and business development expertise during an exciting time for the semiconductor industry

GRENOBLE, France, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced Florent Ducrot, Vice President and General Manager, to serve as the Head of European Operations. Mr. Ducrot has more than three decades of experience in the semiconductor industry, spanning marketing, service and business development. During his 21 years at Applied Materials, he has led initiatives which contributed to significant growth of the company's services business.

Mr. Ducrot succeeds James Robson who is retiring after more than 35 years at Applied.

"Florent has a long, well-regarded track record of building value for our customers throughout Europe and globally, and we are excited to have him take over the management of the Europe region," said Ryan Gibson, Vice President and Regional General Manager North America and Europe, Applied Materials. "Florent's strong business development leadership and deep semiconductor industry expertise will benefit Applied as the company scales its operations to support future growth in the region."

"I'm thrilled to lead the European team as we see the impact of incredible shifts in technology, especially the Internet of Things, AI, electric vehicles and clean energy, which are driving demand for more chips and further innovation," said Florent Ducrot. "It is exciting to be a part of these major advances in semiconductor technology, which will enable chips with higher performance and better energy-efficiency."

Mr. Ducrot's previous role at Applied was Vice President of Business Development for Applied Global Services, where he was instrumental in the strong growth of the business by developing, defining and supporting innovative services to help customers accelerate the ramp of new technologies to high-volume production, improve yield and optimize costs.

Also during his time at Applied, Mr. Ducrot held leadership positions in service marketing for 200mm equipment, regional sales for services in Europe, and he served as Country President for Applied Materials in France.

Mr. Ducrot holds a technical and sales degree from Orleans University.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new Head of European Operations for Applied Materials (AMAT)?

Florent Ducrot has been appointed as the new Head of European Operations for Applied Materials (AMAT).

What is Florent Ducrot's background at Applied Materials (AMAT)?

Florent Ducrot has been with Applied Materials (AMAT) for 21 years, most recently serving as Vice President of Business Development for Applied Global Services.

Why is Applied Materials (AMAT) appointing a new Head of European Operations?

Applied Materials (AMAT) is appointing a new Head of European Operations to replace James Robson, who is retiring after more than 35 years with the company.

How might Florent Ducrot's appointment impact Applied Materials' (AMAT) European operations?

Ducrot's strong business development leadership and semiconductor industry expertise are expected to benefit Applied Materials (AMAT) as it scales operations to support future growth in Europe.