SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2009--Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Michael Sullivan has joined
as vice president, Investor Relations, responsible for Applied's
relationships with investors, financial analysts and the broader
financial community. Sullivan most recently served as Investor Relations
manager for Intel Corporation, where he served as the primary interface
to Intel's equity analysts along with its institutional shareholders in
Europe.
"Mike is a proven communicator with strong experience working with
technology investors and other key stakeholders, and his experience will
help Applied as we work to extend our global investor base," said George
Davis, senior vice president and chief financial officer for Applied
Materials.
Sullivan joins Applied from Intel with 16 years in multiple positions,
including his most recent role in Investor Relations. Earlier in his
career, he held management roles in Corporate Media and Public
Relations. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State
University and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in
Nanomanufacturing Technology(TM) solutions with a broad portfolio of
innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication
of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells,
flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials,
we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve the way people live.
Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
CONTACT: Applied Materials, Inc.
David Miller, 408-563-9582 (business media)
Michael Sullivan, 408-986-7977 (financial community)
Source: Applied Materials, Inc.
