Technology >> CEO Interviews >> March 18, 2002

Mary Puma – Axcelis Technologies Inc (acls)

MARY G. PUMA has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc., since January 2002. Prior to her current position, she also served as President and Chief Operating Officer from May 2000 to January 2002, and Vice President from February 1999 to May 2000. In 1998, she became General Manager and Vice President of Axcelis' Implant Systems Division. In May 1996, she joined Eaton Corporation as General Manager of the Commercial Controls Division. Prior to joining Eaton, Ms. Puma spent 15 years in various marketing and general management positions for General Electric Company. Ms. Puma has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Tufts University and a Master's degree in Management from the M.I.T. Sloan School of Management. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief historical sketch of the

company and an overview of what you're doing at the present time?

Ms. Puma: Axcelis is a pioneer and the world's leader in