Axcelis Technologies Appoints David Ryzhik Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy

Core Points - Axcelis Technologies, Inc. announced the retirement of Doug Lawson, Executive Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Strategy, effective July 2024, with plans to remain as a Senior Advisor until July 2025 [2][4] - David Ryzhik has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, starting in July 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in investor relations and finance [2][3] Company Overview - Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, with 45 years of experience in providing innovative, high-productivity solutions [5] - The company focuses on developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture, and lifecycle support of ion implantation systems, which are critical in the integrated circuit manufacturing process [5] Leadership Transition - Doug Lawson has had a significant impact on Axcelis over his 15-year tenure, holding various executive leadership roles and contributing to corporate marketing, investor relations, business development, and IT [4] - Jamie Coogan, Executive Vice President and CFO, expressed confidence in David Ryzhik's capabilities to drive growth opportunities for Axcelis [4] - Russell Low, President and CEO, acknowledged Doug Lawson's contributions to the company's growth and strategy, emphasizing his role in building strong stakeholder relationships [4]