Gary Fazzino Joins Applied Materials as Vice President of Government
Affairs
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Gary Fazzino has joined as
vice president, Government Affairs, responsible for Applied’s global
government relations programs. Fazzino joins Applied from the
Hewlett-Packard Company where he served as vice president of government
and public affairs and will be located at Applied’s Santa Clara,
California headquarters.
“Energy and the environment are top policy priorities for governments
around the world, and Applied Materials' technology — from
semiconductors to displays to solar — will be an important part of the
solution," said Mike Splinter, Chairman and CEO of Applied Materials.
"Expanding relationships and engaging in dialogue with government are
important to the long-term success of Applied Materials, and Gary's
proven ability to help shape public policy will be invaluable as we
explore new markets and new lines of business.”
“Applied has shown strong government policy leadership for many years,
especially in the areas of clean, renewable energy and solar power,”
said Fazzino. “I am pleased to join a company with Applied’s reputation
and look forward to helping policy makers around the world understand
the benefits of the technology Applied Materials provides and its
contribution to improving the way people live.”
Fazzino was named Hewlett-Packard's vice president of government and
public affairs in May 2000. He was responsible for shaping public
policies and building relationships worldwide with government officials,
community leaders, non-governmental organizations and business partners
to advance HP’s interests. Prior to this, Fazzino held a number of
positions at HP, including Northwest Public Affairs manager, State
Government Affairs manager and Director of Federal Public Policy in
Washington, D.C.
Fazzino served as Mayor of Palo Alto from 1992-93 and again from
1999-2000. He was elected to the Palo Alto City Council five times. From
1996-1998, Gary served as the first president of the Technology Network,
a national public policy and political organization. Gary also served as
chairman of the Santa Clara County Transportation Authority from 1992 to
1995. He currently serves on several boards, including the Information
Technology Industry Council (ITI), the Coro Foundation, Junior Statesmen
Foundation, San Jose Sports Authority, and the Eben Tisdale Fellowship
Fund. Fazzino holds a B.A. degree in Religious Studies from Stanford
University, an M.A. degree in Public Policy from Occidental College, and
an M.B.A. from the University of Washington.
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in
Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of
innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication
of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells,
flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials,
we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve the way people live.
Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
