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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report (Aug 21, 2003)

Filed August 21, 2003For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. announced a key executive appointment within its Semiconductor Products Group (SPG) on August 20, 2003. The company has named Young K. Sohn as the new senior vice president and general manager of SPG, a division that generated $1.6 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2002. Mr. Sohn brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles at prominent technology companies, including Oak Technology, Quantum Corporation, and Intel Corporation, with a background that also includes early experience at Hewlett-Packard. This appointment signals a strategic move by Agilent to leverage Mr. Sohn's extensive semiconductor industry expertise to lead and potentially grow its SPG business. The Semiconductor Products Group serves a broad range of markets, including communications, wireless, computing, and consumer electronics. The report also notes that the outgoing general manager, Dick Chang, will transition to focus on identifying new business opportunities for Agilent.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies appointed Young K. Sohn as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Semiconductor Products Group (SPG).
  • 2Mr. Sohn has a strong background in the semiconductor industry, previously serving as Chairman and CEO of Oak Technology.
  • 3SPG is a significant business segment for Agilent, with revenues of $1.6 billion in fiscal year 2002.
  • 4Sohn's prior experience includes leadership roles at Quantum Corporation and Intel Corporation, as well as early career experience at Hewlett-Packard.
  • 5The Semiconductor Products Group supplies a diverse range of advanced semiconductor components to various technology markets.
  • 6The previous SPG General Manager, Dick Chang, will transition to a new role focusing on business development opportunities for Agilent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Young K. Sohn has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and General Manager of Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group (SPG). His appointment is significant as he brings extensive leadership experience from other technology companies like Oak Technology, Quantum Corporation, and Intel, and is expected to lead and potentially enhance the performance of Agilent's SPG.

The Semiconductor Products Group (SPG) is a major division of Agilent Technologies. In fiscal year 2002, it generated $1.6 billion in revenue. SPG is a key supplier of advanced semiconductor components used in communications, wireless, computing, storage, consumer electronics, and industrial markets.

Young K. Sohn has a distinguished career in the tech industry. He was most recently Chairman and CEO of Oak Technology. Prior to that, he held various leadership positions at Quantum Corporation and Intel Corporation, and began his career as a product engineer at Hewlett-Packard. He holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and MIT.

Dick Chang, the former Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Semiconductor Products Group, will transition to a new role within Agilent. He will work with Agilent's chairman, president, and CEO to identify and pursue new business opportunities for the company.