Ultra Clean Names James Xiao as Chief Executive Officer
Ultra Clean Holdings (Nasdaq: UCTT) has appointed James Xiao as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025. The appointment brings significant semiconductor industry expertise to UCT, with Xiao's track record of leading multi-billion-dollar expansion initiatives at Applied Materials.
Xiao brings over two decades of experience in semiconductor, solar, and display industries. His background includes successful leadership in driving growth through cutting-edge technologies, market expansion, and operational excellence. He holds a B.S. in Applied Physics from Dalian University of Technology and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
Ultra Clean Holdings (Nasdaq: UCTT) ha nominato James Xiao come suo nuovo Amministratore Delegato, con effetto dal 2 settembre 2025. Questa nomina porta a UCT una significativa esperienza nel settore dei semiconduttori, grazie al percorso di Xiao nella guida di iniziative di espansione multimiliardarie presso Applied Materials.
Xiao vanta oltre vent'anni di esperienza nei settori dei semiconduttori, solare e display. Il suo background comprende una leadership di successo nel promuovere la crescita attraverso tecnologie all'avanguardia, espansione del mercato e eccellenza operativa. Ha conseguito una laurea in Fisica Applicata presso la Dalian University of Technology e un MBA presso la Kelley School of Business dell'Università dell'Indiana.
Ultra Clean Holdings (Nasdaq: UCTT) ha designado a James Xiao como su nuevo Director Ejecutivo, con efecto a partir del 2 de septiembre de 2025. Este nombramiento aporta una amplia experiencia en la industria de semiconductores a UCT, respaldada por el historial de Xiao en liderar iniciativas de expansión multimillonarias en Applied Materials.
Xiao cuenta con más de dos décadas de experiencia en las industrias de semiconductores, solar y de pantallas. Su trayectoria incluye un liderazgo exitoso impulsando el crecimiento mediante tecnologías innovadoras, expansión de mercado y excelencia operativa. Posee una licenciatura en Física Aplicada por la Universidad de Tecnología de Dalian y un MBA por la Kelley School of Business de la Universidad de Indiana.
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Ultra Clean Holdings (Nasdaq : UCTT) a nommé James Xiao en tant que nouveau Directeur Général, à compter du 2 septembre 2025. Cette nomination apporte une expertise significative dans l'industrie des semi-conducteurs à UCT, grâce au parcours de Xiao à la tête d'initiatives d'expansion valant plusieurs milliards chez Applied Materials.
Xiao possède plus de vingt ans d'expérience dans les secteurs des semi-conducteurs, de l'énergie solaire et des écrans. Son parcours inclut un leadership réussi dans la stimulation de la croissance via des technologies de pointe, l'expansion du marché et l'excellence opérationnelle. Il est titulaire d'une licence en Physique Appliquée de l'Université de Technologie de Dalian et d'un MBA de la Kelley School of Business de l'Université de l'Indiana.
Ultra Clean Holdings (Nasdaq: UCTT) hat James Xiao mit Wirkung zum 2. September 2025 zum neuen Chief Executive Officer ernannt. Die Ernennung bringt bedeutende Expertise aus der Halbleiterindustrie zu UCT, wobei Xiao auf eine Erfolgsbilanz bei der Leitung von milliardenschweren Expansionsinitiativen bei Applied Materials zurückblickt.
Xiao verfügt über mehr als zwanzig Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Halbleiter, Solar und Display. Sein Hintergrund umfasst erfolgreiche Führungsrollen bei der Förderung von Wachstum durch Spitzentechnologien, Markterweiterung und operative Exzellenz. Er hat einen Bachelorabschluss in Angewandter Physik von der Dalian University of Technology und einen MBA von der Kelley School of Business der Indiana University.
- New CEO brings extensive semiconductor industry experience spanning over two decades
- Proven track record in managing multi-billion-dollar business units at Applied Materials
- Strong background in operational excellence and margin improvements
- Potential transition period may create temporary operational uncertainties
"We are very excited to have Mr. Xiao join UCT at this pivotal time, bringing deep industry expertise, a strong strategic mindset, and a track record of leading high-performance teams through growth and transformation," said Clarence Granger, Chairman of UCT. "James is an accomplished technology executive in the semiconductor capital equipment industry known for driving multi‑billion‑dollar expansion initiatives and will be responsible for driving UCT's continued growth."
Mr. Xiao is a proven technology leader with a successful track record of unlocking value through cutting‑edge technologies, market expansion, and operational excellence. With over two decades of experience in the semiconductor, solar, and display industries, James has led multi‑billion‑dollar business units at Applied Materials, delivering impressive annual growth. He is recognized for transforming complex global operations into high‑performing, revenue‑generating businesses and for delivering measurable margin improvements through strategic change initiatives. James holds a B.S. in Applied Physics from
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in
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