Technology >> CEO Interviews >> July 27, 2000
RICHARD AURELIO is President and Chief Executive Officer of Varian
Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (VSEA). He served as Executive
Vice President for Varian Associates' semiconductor equipment business
until it spun out as a separate entity. Mr. Aurelio joined Varian
Associates in 1991 from a position as Executive Vice President of
Holland's ASM Lithography from 1987 to 1991. Prior to that, he was Vice
President of Sales at the medical equipment manufacturer Picker
International, where he first headed its Nuclear and Ultrasound
division. His experience also includes positions as Group Operations
Manager for Fansteel/VR Wesson, a manufacturer of precision
metallurgical products, and management posts at Beatrice and General
Electric. Mr. Aurelio began his career as an Aerospace Design Engineer
following graduation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree
in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds an MBA from the University of
Louisville. Profile
ERNEST L. GODSHALK has served as President and Chief Operating Officer
of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc., since February 2001
and as Chief Financial Officer from 1999 to 2001. Mr. Godshalk was the
Vice President of Finance in 1998 for Varian Associates' semiconductor
equipment business before it spun out as a separate entity to form
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc., in 1999. Prior to
joining Varian Associates, he was Managing Director of an investment
company, Elgin Management Group, a position he held from 1993 to 1996
and again in 1998. Mr. Godshalk also was Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary for the Internet company Prodigy, Inc., from 1996 to 1998. Mr.
Godshalk has a Bachelor's degree from Yale University and an MBA degree
from Harvard Business School. Profile
Semiconductor Equipment Associates?
Mr. Aurelio: Varian Semiconductor Equipment has been in business for 28
years. The
