Gary Dickerson
Gary Dickerson has served as President and CEO of Applied Materials since 2012 and 2013, respectively. Under his leadership, Applied Materials has seen significant revenue growth, increasing more than 3.5 times since 2013, and has achieved new levels of profitability. He has also prioritized innovation, boosting R&D spending and leading the company to become a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor and display industries.
Career Milestones
- Became CEO of Applied Materials in 2013, driving revenue growth of over 3.5 times and record profitability.
- Recognized with the Semiconductor Industry Association's Robert N. Noyce Award in 2013 for his leadership.
- Received the SEMI Sustainability Excellence Award in 2023 and the Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) in 2024 for contributions to sustainability and economic growth.
- Named multiple times to Barron's list of the "World's Best CEOs."
- Expanded Applied Materials’ R&D investments to strengthen its position as a global leader in materials engineering.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc., founded on November 10, 1967, is a global leader in the semiconductor and display industries, providing manufacturing equipment, services, and software. They help produce advanced chips and displays for electronics, targeting semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturers. Core features include materials engineering solutions, advanced fabrication equipment (deposition, etch, implant), and automation software. Benefits include enabling faster, more efficient chips and driving technological innovation.