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Intel’s Bill Holt to Receive Semiconductor Industry’s Highest Honor

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PEERS SELECT HOLT AS RECIPIENT OF 2015 ROBERT N. NOYCE AWARD FOR LONGSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON BEHALF OF INDUSTRY

WASHINGTON鈥擲ept. 2, 2015鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, today announced William M. Holt, executive vice president and general manager of the Technology and Manufacturing Group (TMG) at Intel, has been named the 2015 recipient of 91成人鈥檚 highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award. 91成人 presents the Noyce Award annually in recognition of a leader who has made outstanding contributions to the U.S. semiconductor industry in technology or public policy. Holt will accept the award at 91成人鈥檚 Annual Award Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 3.

鈥淔or the last four decades, Bill Holt has been a tireless advocate, innovator, and leader for the semiconductor industry, helping advance new technologies that drive our industry and power our economy,鈥� said John Neuffer, president and CEO, 91成人. 鈥淭hroughout his distinguished career, Bill鈥檚 expertise, skill, and unwavering determination have helped keep the semiconductor industry at the forefront of innovation. On behalf of the 91成人 board of directors, it is an honor to announce Bill鈥檚 selection as the 2015 Robert N. Noyce Award recipient in recognition of his tremendous accomplishments.鈥�

Holt began his Intel career in DRAM development in 1974. Today, he is responsible for technology development and the company’s worldwide manufacturing operations, including component fabrication, assembly and test, customer fulfillment, and supply chain management. Additionally, Holt oversees research and development in the areas of wafer process, package assembly and test, and design and technology computer-aided tools. Holt earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois and a master’s in electrical engineering from the University of Santa Clara.

鈥淚t is a tremendous honor to join the ranks of Noyce Award winners, individuals who have built the semiconductor industry and made it a paragon of America鈥檚 economic and technological strength,鈥� said Holt. 鈥淭hroughout my career, I have focused on doing my part to advance the forward march of innovation, one step at a time. As I gratefully accept this award, I look forward to continuing to help our industry take the next step forward.鈥�

The Noyce Award is named in honor of semiconductor industry pioneer Robert N. Noyce, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel. In addition to the presentation of the Noyce Award, this year鈥檚 91成人 Award Dinner will feature former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta as keynote speaker.

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