Amtech Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of equipment and consumables enabling AI semiconductor device packaging and advanced substrate fabrication, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Guy Shechter as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 13, 2026. Mr. Shechter also has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Concurrently, Bob Daigle, who has served on the Company’s board since 2021, as Non-Executive Chairman since 2022 and Chief Executive Officer since 2023, will transition to the newly created role of Executive Chairman of the Board.
With the appointments announced today, Amtech’s Board of Directors now consists of six members, four of whom are independent under Nasdaq listing standards, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to best practices in corporate governance and independent oversight.
“I am pleased to announce Guy’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer and this next phase of Amtech’s leadership evolution,” said Bob Daigle. “Since joining Amtech earlier this year as President and Chief Operating Officer, Guy has quickly demonstrated the leadership, industry expertise, and strategic vision necessary to lead the Company through its next stage of growth. His deep customer relationships, global semiconductor industry experience, and proven track record of driving operational excellence position him exceptionally well to build on Amtech’s momentum and capitalize on the significant opportunities emerging in AI semiconductor packaging and advanced electronics manufacturing.”
Mr. Daigle continued, “As Executive Chairman, I look forward to working closely with Guy and the Board to support Amtech’s long-term growth and capital allocation strategy which includes synergistic acquisitions and partnerships, and to assist with efforts to communicate with shareholders. I am confident Amtech’s best days remain ahead of us.”
Guy Shechter said, “I am honored to be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Amtech and grateful for the confidence the Board has placed in me. Amtech has built a strong reputation for technology leadership across advanced packaging, electronic assembly and semiconductor fabrication markets. I look forward to partnering with our talented employees worldwide to execute our growth strategy, expand our market opportunities, deliver innovative solutions that help our customers succeed, and build upon Bob’s track record of driving meaningful shareholder returns.”
Guy Shechter joined Amtech in May 2026 as President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Amtech, he held leadership positions at Yield Engineering Systems from 2021 to 2026, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager. Before that, he held various leadership roles at Veeco Instruments from 2007 to 2020, including Vice President and General Manager, Global Services Solutions. Mr. Shechter holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
