Applied Materials, Inc., a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced the appointment of Florent Ducrot as the new Head of European Operations. Ducrot, a seasoned industry veteran with over three decades of experience, will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations in the European region.
Ducrot joins Applied Materials from his previous role as Vice President of Business Development for Applied Global Services, where he played a key role in driving growth by developing and implementing innovative services for customers. His extensive experience in the semiconductor industry spans marketing, service, and business development.
During his 21 years at Applied Materials, Ducrot has held various leadership positions, including service marketing for 200mm equipment, regional sales for services in Europe, and Country President for Applied Materials in France. His deep understanding of the industry and his proven track record of success made him the ideal candidate to lead the company’s European operations.
Ducrot succeeds James Robson, who is retiring after a distinguished career spanning over 35 years at Applied Materials. Robson’s contributions to the company’s growth and success are deeply appreciated.
“Florent has a long, well-regarded track record of building value for our customers throughout Europe and globally, and we are excited to have him take over the management of the Europe region,” said Ryan Gibson, Vice President and Regional General Manager North America and Europe, Applied Materials. “Florent’s strong business development leadership and deep semiconductor industry expertise will benefit Applied as the company scales its operations to support future growth in the region.”
Ducrot is enthusiastic about his new role and the opportunity to lead the European team during a period of rapid technological advancements. “I’m thrilled to lead the European team as we see the impact of incredible shifts in technology, especially the Internet of Things, AI, electric vehicles, and clean energy, which are driving demand for more chips and further innovation,” said Ducrot. “It is exciting to be a part of these major advances in semiconductor technology, which will enable chips with higher performance and better energy-efficiency.”
Ducrot holds a technical and sales degree from Orleans University. Applied Materials is committed to providing innovative materials engineering solutions that enable customers to transform possibilities into reality. With Ducrot’s leadership, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth and success in the European market.
