WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today
announced that Jon Kemp, President,
DuPont Electronics & Industrial, has been named Chair of the
Board of Industry Leaders of SEMI, a global industry association
serving the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain.
The Board of Industry Leaders provides strategic guidance and
direction for key global SEMI initiatives and programs – including
sustainability, workforce development, supply chain management, and
global advocacy – to address semiconductor industry challenges and
advance its growth. The Board comprises executive-level thought
leaders representing the diversity of SEMI membership. As Chair,
Kemp will lead the Board in its work, which also includes
identifying emerging technology and business issues where SEMI can
build impactful member value for the future.
"Jon is already a valued contributor to the SEMI International
Board of Directors in its fiduciary role, and we are pleased to
have him stepping up to chair our Board of Industry Leaders to make
sure our members' voices and needs are reflected across the diverse
range of our programs and initiatives," said SEMI President and CEO
Ajit Manocha. "We look forward to
working with Jon to address some of the global semiconductor
industry's toughest challenges, such as our talent gap, and
empowering the industry's continued growth and innovation."
As President of DuPont's Electronics & Industrial business,
Kemp leads the organization in serving the semiconductor, circuit
board, display, digital and flexographic printing, healthcare,
aerospace, defense, industrial and transportation industries. Kemp
has more than 20 years of experience in the electronics industry
and strategic leadership, including his service on the SEMI
International Board of Directors since 2016.
"I'm honored to be part of this group of industry leaders who
are tackling some of the most critical issues facing the
semiconductor industry that no single company or organization can
solve alone, like sustainability, government advocacy, workforce
development, and supply chain management," said Kemp. "There's
tremendous value in collaborating across industries and I look
forward to what we'll achieve together across the semiconductor
ecosystem."
About SEMI
SEMI® is the global industry
association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million
professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics
design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member
collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through
Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain
Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions
and events, technology communities, standards and market
intelligence help advance our members' business growth and
innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and
software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit
www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on
LinkedIn and X to learn more.
About DuPont Electronics &
Industrial
DuPont Electronics & Industrial is a global
supplier of new technologies and performance materials serving the
semiconductor, circuit board, display, digital and flexographic
printing, healthcare, aerospace, industrial, and transportation
industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of
talented research scientists and application experts work closely
with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service
to enable next-generation technologies.
http://electronics.dupont.com
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation
leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can
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the website at investors.dupont.com.
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