Technology >> CEO Interviews >> March 21, 2001

Douglas Neugold – Atmi Inc (atmi)

Douglas Neugold became President of ATMI, Inc. in May 2000, with primary responsibility for ATMI's operations. He had previously held the position of Executive Vice-President for the company's Materials businesses where he was responsible for all specialty materials business. Mr. Neugold joined ATMI in January 1998 as NovaSource Vice- President, subsequently becoming President. He was previously President of Johnson-Matthey's Semiconductor Packages Group. Since 1982, Mr. Neugold has worked in the electronics industry. He first sold capital equipment and chemicals, then joined Johnson-Matthey as a Sales Engineer. He moved up through the Johnson-Matthey ranks to Product Manager (1987), Sales and Marketing Manager (1989), Business Manager (1991), Director and General Manager of Singapore Operations (1993), Director and General Manager of Asian Operations (1994), Vice President of Semiconductor Packages Group (1995), to President of Semiconductor Packages Group (1996). Mr. Neugold has a BSc degree from Clarkson University. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief overview of the company?

Mr. Neugold: ATMI is singularly focused around finding ways to develop

and commercialize high performance materials that are used in