Dennis R. Riccio Sr.

Over 30 Years of Experience in the Semiconductor Industry SiC Advisor is being developed to help the SiC industry continue to grow and gain knowledge. We have two goals: to create a single location for all public knowledge on the SiC and help the industry grow through our trusted advisors.

X-trinsic is a technology company established in 2021 by two leaders in the Silicon Carbide (SiC) industry Dr. Rob Rhoades and Dennis Riccio to fill a gap in the Semiconductor SiC processing market.

Vice President Global Sales Global Sales and Marketing of semiconductor capital equipment, including advanced wafer grinders and polishers in support of the Silicon Carbide (SiC) Market. Team includes Direct Sales, Reps and Distributors. PENETRATED a leading SiC substrate and device manufacturer with world’s largest fleet of advanced SiC grinders DROVE first European sale of single wafer grind and polish equipment for SiC semiconductor substrate manufacturing

Developed and implemented global product life cycle management, manufacturing, logistics and other business processes for providers of leading-edge technology and equipment. Clients include Advanced Energy, Mattson Technology and SDC Materials. CREATED online sales platform for equipment parts and subsystems, achieving revenue within 90 days INTEGRATED sales, marketing & service teams for a large semiconductor equipment manufacturer COLLABORATED with SDC Materials, Univ. of Arizona and US Army Chief Scientist on a $2M program supporting nanomaterials used in body armor to protect troops deployed in the Mideast RETAINED by Mattson Technology to drive a variety of initiatives: * Created dedicated unit to market surplus equipment; quickly built revenue with superior margins * Advanced sustainability via a green program that used a novel argon light source * Sharply increased margins in the Spares & Service Operation * Secured a ‘seat at the table’ for ground-breaking 450mm project at SUNY Albany

President, Chief Operating Officer and Director MANAGED global operations with revenues of $230M and a staff of 940 TRANSITIONED business model from equipment distribution to outsource semiconductor solutions provider FINE-TUNED operations with strategic acquisitions; used global product management to drive complex offerings ACHIEVED 35% cost reduction by focusing teams on needed improvements Key Accomplishments: REPOSITIONED the company as a provider of outsource solutions to the semiconductor industry CREATED a Product Life Cycle (PLC) Model for all products – New logo reflected the PLC capability RECRUITED key executives to bolster Senior Management Team • Increased margins from 17% to 26% • Worked with CEO & CFO to raise capital in a difficult economic environment • Led the acquisition and integration of two major capital equipment companies • Key partner in the sale to Applied Materials at a substantial premium; managed business integration

Senior Vice President, Global Customer Operations • Responsible for all Customer interface resources including Sales, Service and Technical Support, on a global basis. Staff in excess of 300 people • Led the drive to increase revenues from $17M per quarter to $127M per quarter; sales for Fiscal Year 2001 were in excess of $500M. • Secured supplier of the year award at Texas Instruments in 2001; only one of two companies chosen for our segment

President, USA Customer Operations President, USA Operations. Responsible for all field based resources including Sales, Service, Process and Technical Support. Staff of 300+ people and revenue approaching $200M. Performed as acting Vice President of Marketing supporting Novellus positioning as the leader in Copper Technology.

Various Executvie Positions, including Managing Director of the Motorola Global Account Team. Rejoined AMAT in 2004 with their acquistion of Metron Technology, where I held the position of President and COO.

Founder and Vice President, Sales and Marketing Led acquisition of National Semiconductor’s Optoelectronics Division. Formulated Marketing and Sales Plan as part of the overall business plan used to secure venture funding. Led 2nd round funding leading to company going public on the American and finally the New York Stock Exchange. Established global sales and distribution network and successfully executed to the business plan.

Vice President Sales Responsible for sales and service for North America, Japan and Asia. Products included, High and Medium Current Implantation, Wafer Steppers and Wafer Tracks, Etch, Sputtering, Memory Board and Device Test Systems, Parametric Testers and Probers. 1984 Sales in excess of $200M, number 3 ranking in the world.