Brewer Science, Inc., a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative materials used to advance next-generation computing technologies, is elevating a senior leader and welcoming a new Chief Strategy Market Officer in order to embrace the projected company growth.
Brewer Science is an industry leader in innovative materials used in the fabrication of microelectronics. The company’s unique expertise in both advanced packaging and photolithography technologies makes the company well-placed for the projected growth in artificial intelligence and to enable the ever-increasing desire for faster computing and lower-power devices. Their long history in antireflective coatings helped drive device miniaturisation through advances in photolithography. Now these devices are combined in an intricate manufacturing process to form stacked microprocessors and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) using their advanced packaging materials. The strategic marriage of expertise in these two industries is critical for Brewer Science’s continued innovation, thus leading to new leadership opportunities.
Ashwin Rao, Ph.D., Chief Market Strategy Officer (‘CMSO’)
Brewer Science welcomes Ashwin Rao, Ph.D., as Chief Market Strategy Officer. Prior to joining Brewer, Ashwin was responsible for driving Henkel’s Go-To-Market strategy development in the North American adhesives market. With 20 years of experience in strategy, innovation and marketing at leading global specialty chemicals suppliers, Dr Rao is well suited to fulfil the responsibilities of CMSO. His main goal is to leverage the leadership and technical expertise of the company and steer the organisation toward continued growth in its core and adjacent markets. Ashwin received his Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Akron and an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
Dan Sullivan, Ph.D., Chief Product Development Officer (‘CPDO’)
Dr Sullivan began his career at Brewer Science in 2004 after earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Michigan State University. He served as the Executive Director of Semiconductor Materials for six years, leading a team of talented researchers focused on inventing new technologies that solve semiconductor industry-related challenges. His expertise in chemistry, advanced lithography, and process integration has enabled Brewer Science to add to an increasing portfolio of products and processes that advance the semiconductor industry. In his new role as CPDO, Dr Sullivan will have an increased focus on overseeing the development of new products and capabilities. He will deliver new commercialised products that bring high value to the customer and set the direction for chemical characterisation and engineering of products. Dr Sullivan is eager to initiate a flawless transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
“We are thrilled to welcome our new Chief Strategy Market Officer, Dr Rao, as well as elevate Dr Sullivan to Chief Product Development Officer,” said Dan Brewer, Chief Resource Officer at Brewer Science. “These talented individuals embody our company mission of being a company of the people, by the technology, for the customer, to achieve fulfilment. Their dedication, innovative spirit, and customer-centric approach are instrumental in our success. As we prepare for projected growth and respond to increasing industry demand, their leadership will be crucial in guiding us forward and continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers.”