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16 June 2009

 

Veeco announces senior management changes

Epitaxial deposition, process, and metrology equipment maker Veeco Instruments Inc of Plainview NY, USA has announced changes to its senior management team.

Executive VP & chief financial officer John (Jack) F. Rein Jr has announced his retirement, after more than 15 years with the firm. Veeco has retained a search firm to assist in recruiting a new CFO, with Rein assisting in the search and remaining in his role until a successor is named.

“Jack has been instrumental to Veeco’s growth and success since our initial public offering in 1994, and he has been an invaluable member of our senior management team,” says CEO John Peeler.

VP & general manager for Europe Peter Collingwood has been made senior VP, Worldwide Sales and Field Service Organization. He joined Veeco last October from JDSU, where he was regional VP of sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa for the Communications Test Division.

Dave Bruns has been appointed as senior VP & general manager of Veeco Solar Equipment. Bruns joined Veeco in 2000 through the acquisition of CVC, and has held roles in general management, marketing, operations and sales. He was VP & general manager of the Asia-Pacific region (based in Singapore) since July 2007, and this January extended his field responsibilities to include North American Process Equipment as senior VP of sales & service. Prior to Veeco, Bruns worked for BOC Edwards in sales and service management roles.

“We have chosen to elevate two highly qualified individuals within Veeco to help guide our success in the future,” says Peeler. “Peter’s experience spans nearly 20 years, with a proven track record of leading and developing highly successful sales and service teams,” he adds. “Dave’s deep background in general management, marketing, and sales make him ideally suited to spearhead the growth of our exciting solar business.”

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