Gary Dickerson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

President and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Materials since 2012.
Negotiated Applied Materials' $4.9 billion acquisition of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. in 2011.
Prioritized new product development and boosted R&D spending from 56% to 69% of operating expenses at Applied Materials between 2013 and 2020.
Developed the 'Product Development Engine' methodology to drive innovation and accelerate solutions at Applied Materials.
Serves on the board of directors of the U.S.-China Business Council.
Recognized with the SEMI Sustainability Excellence Award in 2023 for contributions to the semiconductor industry’s Net Zero target.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri, Rolla, and an MBA from the University of Missouri - Kansas City.

Biography

Gary E. Dickerson is a prominent business leader in the semiconductor industry, currently serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Applied Materials, Inc., a position he has held since 2012.

He is also a member of the company’s board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in the semiconductor sector, Dickerson is known for his track record of delivering profitable growth, gaining market share, and achieving high customer satisfaction.