Arthur W. Zafiropoulo
Director/Board Member at Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
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Arthur W.
Zafiropoulo is the founder of Drytek, which was founded in 1980.
He held the position of President & Chief Executive Officer until 1989.
Mr. Zafiropoulo's current jobs include Director-Emeritus at Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International since 1995 and Trustee at Northeastern University since 2013.
Mr. Zafiropoulo's former jobs include Chairman, President, CEO & COO at Ultratech, Inc. from 1997 to 2017, President-Semiconductor Equipment Group at General Signal Corp.
in 1990, President at Ultratech Stepper, Inc. in 1993, and President at Semiconductor Equipment Group from 1989 to 1990.
He was also a Limited Partner at Needham Capital Partners and President at Kayex from 1987 to 1989.
Arthur W. Zafiropoulo active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International operates as association of companies that provide equipment, materials and services for the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaic panels, LED and flat panel displays, micro-electromechanical systems, printed and flexible electronics, and related micro and nano-technologies. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Director/Board Member | 1995-06-30 |
Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. | Director/Board Member | 2012-12-31 |
Former positions of Arthur W. Zafiropoulo
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ULTRATECH, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-05-25 |
Needham Capital Partners
 Needham Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Needham Capital Partners (Needham Capital Partner) is a private equity subsidiary of Needham Investment Management LLC. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-12-30 |
| Ultratech Stepper, Inc. | President | 1993-02-28 |
General Signal Corp.
 General Signal Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing General Signal Corp. manufactures industrial products and components in the process, electrical and industrial control industries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1990-08-31 |
Semiconductor Equipment Group
 Semiconductor Equipment Group SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of ASML Holding NV, Semiconductor Equipment Group produces atmospheric pressure dielectric chemical vapor disposition systems used in integrated circuit manufacturing. Semiconductor Equipment Group was acquired by Silicon Valley Group, Inc., a SUB of ASML Holding NV from Watkins Johnson Co. on July 07, 1999 for $9 million. | President | 1990-08-29 |
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Ultratech, Inc.
 Ultratech, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Ultratech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets photolithography, laser thermal processing and inspection equipment. The firm’s products are designed to reduce the cost of ownership for manufacturers of semiconductor devices, including advanced packaging processes and various nanotechnology components such as thin film head magnetic recording devices, laser diodes, high-brightness light emitting diodes. The company was founded by Arthur W. Zafiropoulo in 1979 and is headquartered in San Jose CA. | Electronic Technology |
General Signal Corp.
General Signal Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing General Signal Corp. manufactures industrial products and components in the process, electrical and industrial control industries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Ultratech Stepper, Inc. | Consumer Durables |
Drytek
 Drytek Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Lam Research Corp., Drytek is an American company that develops and manufactures plasma etching circuits. The company was founded by Arthur W. Zafiropoulo. Drytek was acquired by Lam Research Corp. from General Signal Corp. on June 24, 1993. | Producer Manufacturing |
Semiconductor Equipment Group
Semiconductor Equipment Group SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of ASML Holding NV, Semiconductor Equipment Group produces atmospheric pressure dielectric chemical vapor disposition systems used in integrated circuit manufacturing. Semiconductor Equipment Group was acquired by Silicon Valley Group, Inc., a SUB of ASML Holding NV from Watkins Johnson Co. on July 07, 1999 for $9 million. | Electronic Technology |
Needham Capital Partners
Needham Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Needham Capital Partners (Needham Capital Partner) is a private equity subsidiary of Needham Investment Management LLC. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International operates as association of companies that provide equipment, materials and services for the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaic panels, LED and flat panel displays, micro-electromechanical systems, printed and flexible electronics, and related micro and nano-technologies. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| Kayex | Electronic Technology |
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