Benchmark Electronics appoints FormFactor CEO to board

Benchmark Electronics Inc. (NYSE: BHE) announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Slessor to its board of directors, according to a company statement.

Dr. Slessor serves as CEO of FormFactor Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), a wafer test solutions provider. He joined FormFactor through the company's 2012 acquisition of MicroProbe, where he previously served as CEO. His career includes leadership positions at KLA Corporation and spans more than 25 years in the semiconductor industry.

At FormFactor, Dr. Slessor led the acquisition and integration of Cascade Microtech, expanding the company's product portfolio and customer base. He holds a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Physics from the California Institute of Technology and a bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia.

"Mike is an accomplished technology executive who brings over a decade of public company CEO experience to his independent Director role here at Benchmark," said Jeff Benck, CEO of Benchmark.

David W. Scheible, Chairman of Benchmark's board, stated that Dr. Slessor's appointment "reflects our commitment to strategic leadership and innovation."

Benchmark Electronics provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services across industries including advanced computing, aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. The company operates facilities in seven countries.

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