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KLA-Tencor Appoints Rick Wallace President and Chief Operating Officer
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 21, 2005--KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced that Richard P. (Rick) Wallace has been promoted to president and chief operating officer (COO). Rick brings extensive industry experience to his new role--with nearly two decades in senior management roles leading the operations and strategic direction of several of KLA-Tencor's largest product organizations, as well as its customer group.

"Rick's unique combination of strong customer focus, broad semiconductor industry experience, and long track record in contributing to the company's success make him an outstanding choice for KLA-Tencor," stated Ken Schroeder, KLA-Tencor's chief executive officer (CEO). "I am delighted to make this announcement, and believe that Rick is ideally positioned to help lead KLA-Tencor's operations as we strengthen our global leadership and enable our customers' success in today's consumer-driven semiconductor market."

Rick earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan, and a master's degree in engineering management from Santa Clara University.

Contact:
Meggan Powers
Director Corporate Communications

 

 

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