ASMPT Semiconductor Solutions under new management in Europe and Americas with Dr. Johann Weinhändler and Jean-Marc Peallat, PhD

In addition to taking on the newly created role of Regional Head SEMI Europe, Dr. Weinhändler is also Managing Director of ASMPT’s AMICRA subsidiary in Regensburg, Germany, responsible for sales, marketing, business development and quality management; he is also in charge of the company’s Global Customer Operations Division. Dr. Weinhändler is respected as a very internationally-oriented visionary with more than 30 years of global sales and marketing experience, including stints with Lam Research, Datacon/BESI and Oerlikon Systems.

Jean-Marc Peallat succeeds Leroy Christie as Regional Head SEMI Americas. With almost 30 years of experience in the electronics industry, Peallat is ideally positioned to advance the strategic development of SEMI Americas. Peallat is also General Manager at ASMPT’s AEi Subsidiary in Billerica, Massachusetts, driving customer satisfaction through high-quality standards and innovative products. Prior to this, he was with Vi Technology, involved with the company’s global expansion plans, holding various positions and ultimately leading international teams as Vice President of Sales and Applications.

“Our customers all over the world expect technological excellence and proximity to their trusted partners. With these new appointments, we underscore our commitment to locate experienced leaders in all major regions for our semiconductor solutions business,” said Robin Ng, Group CEO, ASMPT. “Dr. Johann Weinhändler and Jean-Marc Peallat are seasoned, highly-respected experts in the industry. I have confidence that with their expertise, they will further accelerate our global growth and intensify our customer relationships.”

“ASMPT SEMI has been a key player in the Americas semiconductor industry for decades, partnering with leading companies to drive innovation. Building on the strong foundation we have established over the years, I am committed to further strengthening our local team to unlock the full potential of ASMPT’s semiconductor solutions. In an era of unprecedented technological advancements and increasing regionalization, having a strong local presence is more critical than ever,” said Jean-Marc Peallat.

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