Ultra Clean Names Chris Cook as Chief Business Officer

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Ultra Clean Holdings (NASDAQ: UCTT) has appointed Chris Cook as Chief Business Officer, effective immediately. Cook, who has been serving as President of UCT's Products Division since April 2022, will maintain his current responsibilities while taking on an expanded role in spearheading the company's commercial strategy.

In his new position, Cook will focus on developing strategic customer partnerships, identifying market opportunities, and accelerating growth through innovative products and services. He brings 28 years of leadership experience from companies including Renesas Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Flex, and Cypress Semiconductor.

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• Appointment of experienced executive with 28 years of semiconductor industry leadership
• Expanded role focuses on commercial strategy and growth acceleration
• Track record of successful product portfolio expansion and customer relationship development

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HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Chris Cook as Chief Business Officer of UCT effective immediately.

"As President of UCT's Products Division, Chris has successfully grown our product portfolio, expanded our vertical content, deepened our customer relationships and enhanced our manufacturing leadership position across key markets," said Clarence Granger, Chairman of UCT. "In his new role as Chief Business Officer, Chris will also spearhead UCT's commercial strategy, forging deeper strategic partnerships with customers, identifying new market opportunities, and accelerating growth through an optimized portfolio of innovative products and services, accelerating our advancement in the global semiconductor market. In his new role, Chris will continue to report to the CEO."

Mr. Cook joined UCT as President, Products Division in April 2022. Chris's track record includes 28 years of successful leadership and general management with semiconductor and electronic systems companies, including Renesas Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Flex, and Cypress Semiconductor. Mr. Cook specializes in driving profitable growth by developing valuable technologies and products, optimizing global operations, and solving tough problems in ways that build lasting trust with customers. In addition, he has led numerous strategic initiatives to scale and improve customer experience, employee engagement, and financial performance via the digital transformation of processes and services. Mr. Cook holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Technology from Purdue University and completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School.

About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.

Contact:

Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com

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SOURCE Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Business Officer of Ultra Clean Holdings (NASDAQ: UCTT)?

Chris Cook has been appointed as Chief Business Officer of Ultra Clean Holdings, effective immediately.

What was Chris Cook's previous role at Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT)?

Cook served as President of UCT's Products Division since April 2022.

What will be Chris Cook's responsibilities as UCTT's Chief Business Officer?

Cook will lead UCT's commercial strategy, develop strategic partnerships, identify new market opportunities, and accelerate growth through innovative products and services.

What is Chris Cook's background before joining Ultra Clean Holdings?

Cook has 28 years of leadership experience in semiconductor and electronic systems companies, including positions at Renesas Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Flex, and Cypress Semiconductor.

What is Chris Cook's educational background?

Cook holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Technology from Purdue University and completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School.