At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Massachusetts based CFO’ operating in the Semiconductor space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Bob Halliday
VP & General Manager, interim CFO of Applied Materials
Bob Halliday was named senior vice president and chief financial officer of Applied Materials, Inc. in February 2013. He previously was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates prior to Applied’s acquisition of the company in November 2011. During his tenure, Varian achieved record financial and stock performance and he was named a top CFO by Institutional Investor magazine. Since the acquisition of Varian, Mr. Halliday served as general manager of the implant business unit within Applied’s Silicon Systems Group. He previously worked at Ionics, Inc., a manufacturer of water treatment capital equipment, where he served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Mr. Halliday earned master of business administration and bachelor of science degrees from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has been a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Applied Materials, Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates: Applied Materials provides manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic industries.
Richard Sneider
Chief Financial Officer of Kopin
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About Kopin: Kopin Corporation’s voice-activated, wireless, hands-free Golden-i mobile computing headsets, power-efficient, ultra-small liquid
Lindon Robertson
EVP and CFO of Brooks Automation
Mr. Robertson joined Brooks on October 1, 2013 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Robertson is responsible for leading and managing Brooks’ global financial strategy including establishing long range financial planning and policies while maintaining positive relationships with their shareholders and the financial community. Prior to joining Brooks, Mr. Robertson was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Graftech International, a $1.3 billion global provider of carbon and graphite products for industrial applications. Prior to Graftech International, he worked for the IBM Corporation for over 25 years in various senior financial management roles, including CFO of IBM’s global hardware business and CFO of IBM’s Japan and China operations. Mr. Robertson holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Texas, Austin. He also holds a CPA license from the state of North Carolina.
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About Brooks Automation: Brooks Automation provides automation, vacuum, and instrumentation solutions to the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Gary Levine
Chief Financial Officer of CSPi
Money is always on Gary’s mind. As the Chief Financial Officer for CSPi worldwide, Gary is a vital part of the financial wherewithal of their business. He brings a plethora of experience and money sense to CSPi from his early days as Corporate Controller and Vice President of Finance in the 1980s, to his current distinction as CFO. As a part of their team, Gary has pioneered their financial success through his diligence and insight on markets, investor relations, treasury, and various other financial endeavors.
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About CSPi: CSPi is delivering portfolio of products and consulting solutions singularly focused on securing their customers critical business assets.
Kevin Brewer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Axcelis Technologies
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kevin J. Brewer plays a central role in driving operational efficiencies, improving financial performance, and increasing the Company’s pace of profitable growth. In addition to managing the Axcelis finance organization, Mr. Brewer also oversees manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and information technology at Axcelis. Until assuming the role of CFO, Mr. Brewer held the position of Executive Vice President, Global Operations. Prior to joining Axcelis in 1999, Mr. Brewer was Director of Operations, Business Jets, at Raytheon Aircraft Company. Brewer also held various management positions in operations and strategic planning in Raytheon Company’s Electronic Systems and Missile Systems groups. Brewer holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Southeastern Massachusetts University, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from New Hampshire College.
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About Axcelis Technologies: Axcelis Technologies is a provider of equipment and services to the semiconductor manufacturing industry.