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Veeco Appoints Thomas Gutierrez to Board of Directors

Currently serving as CEO and Director of GT Solar, the industry veteran has held senior positions in a number of different technology industries.

Veeco Instruments has been appointed Thomas Gutierrez to its Board of Directors.

Gutierrez, age 62, currently serves as President, CEO and Director of GT Solar International, a global provider of polysilicon production technology, and sapphire and silicon crystalline growth systems and materials for the solar, LED and other specialty markets.

John R. Peeler, Veeco's CEO, commented, "Tom brings a broad, global technology background to Veeco's Board that includes experience in multi-national organizations and clean technology. We are excited to have Tom join our Board and believe he will quickly become a valued advisor and partner in Veeco's future growth."

Prior to joining GT Solar in 2009, Gutierrez served as CEO and a member of the board of directors of Xerium Technologies, a multinational company that develops, manufactures and markets technically advanced synthetic textiles from 2001 to 2008. From 1995 to 2001, Gutierrez served as CEO of Invensys Power Systems, a $3 billion world leader in power control and energy storage systems and services for industrial applications.

Thomas Gutierrez has extensive international experience in product development, manufacturing, marketing and sales. He received his BSc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology.

Veeco makes equipment to develop and manufacture LEDs, solar panels, hard disk drives and other devices. The firm supports its customers through product development, manufacturing, sales and service sites in the U.S., Korea, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Japan, Europe and other locations.

 
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