– ISRAEL – Nova Measuring Instruments (Nasdaq: NVMI), a leading innovator and a key provider of optical metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, announced today that Zehava Simon was elected as the Company’s external Director at the recent annual general meeting of shareholders.
Ms. Simon served as a Vice President of BMC Software Inc. from 2000 until 2013, and most recently there, she was Vice President of Corporate Development. From 2002 to 2011, Ms. Simon served as Vice President and General Manager of BMC Software in Israel. Prior to that, Ms. Simon held various positions at Intel Israel, which she joined in 1982, including leading of Finance & Operations and Business Development for Intel in Israel.
Ms. Simon is currently a board member of AudioCodes Ltd., a publicly-listed company traded on NASDAQ and TASE, and of Amiad Filtration Systems, a public company traded on the London Stock Exchange. Ms. Simon is a former member of the board of directors of Insightec Ltd., M-Systems Ltd., and Tower Semiconductor Ltd. Ms. Simon holds a B.A. in Social Sciences from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, a law degree (LL.B.) from the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzlia and an M.A. in Business and Management fromBoston University.
“Zehava brings a wealth of experience to Nova’s Board of Directors,” stated Dr. Micha Brunstein, Chairman of the Board. “Her broad experience across the technology sector and substantial M&A experience are key valuable assets as we look for opportunities to accelerate our growth during this substantial expansion phase of capital investments in the semiconductor industry.”
“We are looking forward to Zehava’s addition to the Board of Directors and to leveraging her broad experience in corporate development and M&A activities in multi-disciplinary companies,” commented Eitan Oppenhaim, President and CEO of Nova. “Our continuous innovation along with our advanced product offering enable us to leverage our position and search for new opportunities beyond our current protfolio. Zehava brings the right experience to assist the company at this path.”
About Nova
Nova Measuring Instrument Ltd. delivers continuous innovation by providing advanced optical metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Deployed with the world’s largest integrated-circuit manufacturers, Nova’s products deliver state-of-the-art, high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova’s product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, supports the development and production of the most advanced devices in today’s high-end semiconductor market. Nova’s technical innovation and market leadership enable customers to improve process performance, enhance products’ yields and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices around the world.
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