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	\| alma_mater = University of Missouri-Rolla<br>University of Missouri-Kansas City		\| alma_mater = University of Missouri-Rolla<br>University of Missouri-Kansas City
	\| occupation = Business Executive, Semiconductor Industry Leader		\| occupation = Business Executive, Semiconductor Industry Leader
	\| years_active = ~~1980–present~~		\| years_active = 1980-present
	\| employer = [[Applied Materials\|Applied Materials, Inc.]]		\| employer = [[Applied Materials\|Applied Materials, Inc.]]
	\| organization = Applied Materials, Inc.		\| organization = Applied Materials, Inc.
	\| title = President and Chief Executive Officer		\| title = President and Chief Executive Officer
	\| term = September 2013 – present		\| term = September 2013 - present
	\| predecessor = Michael R. Splinter		\| predecessor = Michael R. Splinter
	\| board_member_of = Applied Materials, Inc.<br>Intel Corporation (former)		\| board_member_of = Applied Materials, Inc.<br>Intel Corporation (former)
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	He subsequently worked at AT&T Technologies (later Lucent Technologies), continuing his development in manufacturing and engineering management roles.		He subsequently worked at AT&T Technologies (later Lucent Technologies), continuing his development in manufacturing and engineering management roles.

	=== KLA-Tencor (~~1990s–2000s~~) ===		=== KLA-Tencor (1990s-2000s) ===

	Dickerson spent 18 years at [[KLA-Tencor]] Corporation, a leading semiconductor process control and yield management equipment company. He held progressively senior roles in operations and product development, eventually becoming President and Chief Operating Officer.<ref name="kla">[https://www.theofficialboard.com/biography/gary-dickerson-d8e98 Gary Dickerson Bio], The Official Board, 2024</ref>		Dickerson spent 18 years at [[KLA-Tencor]] Corporation, a leading semiconductor process control and yield management equipment company. He held progressively senior roles in operations and product development, eventually becoming President and Chief Operating Officer.<ref name="kla">[https://www.theofficialboard.com/biography/gary-dickerson-d8e98 Gary Dickerson Bio], The Official Board, 2024</ref>
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	* Customer relationships with major chipmakers		* Customer relationships with major chipmakers

	=== Varian Semiconductor (~~2004–2011~~) ===		=== Varian Semiconductor (2004-2011) ===

	Dickerson served as CEO of [[Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates]] for seven years, leading the company through significant growth. In 2011, Varian Semiconductor was acquired by Applied Materials for approximately $5 billion, bringing Dickerson into the Applied Materials organization.<ref name="varian">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-varian-semiconductor-applied-materials-idUSTRE74K4QX20110521 Applied Materials to Buy Varian], Reuters, May 2011</ref>		Dickerson served as CEO of [[Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates]] for seven years, leading the company through significant growth. In 2011, Varian Semiconductor was acquired by Applied Materials for approximately $5 billion, bringing Dickerson into the Applied Materials organization.<ref name="varian">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-varian-semiconductor-applied-materials-idUSTRE74K4QX20110521 Applied Materials to Buy Varian], Reuters, May 2011</ref>

	=== Applied Materials (~~2011–present~~) ===		=== Applied Materials (2011-present) ===

	==== President (~~2012–2013~~) ====		==== President (2012-2013) ====

	Following the Varian acquisition, Dickerson was named President of Applied Materials in June 2012, overseeing day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.		Following the Varian acquisition, Dickerson was named President of Applied Materials in June 2012, overseeing day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

	==== CEO (~~2013–present~~) ====		==== CEO (2013-present) ====

	In September 2013, Dickerson was appointed Chief Executive Officer and joined the board of directors, succeeding Michael R. Splinter.		In September 2013, Dickerson was appointed Chief Executive Officer and joined the board of directors, succeeding Michael R. Splinter.
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	'''Awards:'''		'''Awards:'''
	* Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) – 2024: Presented by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam for contributions to Singapore's semiconductor industry<ref name="singapore">[https://www.appliedmaterials.com/news/singapore-award Gary Dickerson Singapore Award], Applied Materials, 2024</ref>		* Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) - 2024: Presented by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam for contributions to Singapore's semiconductor industry<ref name="singapore">[https://www.appliedmaterials.com/news/singapore-award Gary Dickerson Singapore Award], Applied Materials, 2024</ref>
	* SEMI Sustainability Excellence Award – 2023		* SEMI Sustainability Excellence Award - 2023
	* Forbes America's Most Innovative Leaders – 2019		* Forbes America's Most Innovative Leaders - 2019
	* Harvard Business Review Best Performing CEOs in the World		* Harvard Business Review Best Performing CEOs in the World

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	=== U.S.-China technology competition ===		=== U.S.-China technology competition ===

	Applied Materials, like other semiconductor equipment companies, navigates complex geopolitical issues including U.S. ~~export~~ controls on semiconductor equipment to China. The company must balance:		Applied Materials, like other semiconductor equipment companies, navigates complex geopolitical issues including U.S. Export controls on semiconductor equipment to China. The company must balance:
	* Compliance with U.S. ~~government~~ restrictions		* Compliance with U.S. Government restrictions
	* Maintaining customer relationships globally		* Maintaining customer relationships globally
	* Supporting the semiconductor supply chain		* Supporting the semiconductor supply chain

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'''Gary E. Dickerson''' (born circa 1957) is an American business executive serving as president and chief executive officer of [[Applied Materials]], the world's largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Appointed CEO in 2013, Dickerson has led Applied Materials through major technology transitions including advanced nodes, 3D NAND, and emerging technologies critical to the global semiconductor industry.

{{Infobox person
| name = Gary E. Dickerson
| image = Gary_Dickerson.jpg
| caption = Gary Dickerson, Applied Materials CEO
| birth_date = circa 1957 (age 67-68)
| nationality = {{flagicon|USA}} American
| education = University of Kansas (B.S. Engineering)<br>California State University (MBA)
| title = President and Chief Executive Officer
| company = [[File:Applied_Materials_logo.svg|120px]]
| networth = $100-150 million
| salary = 2023: $20.3 million
}}

== Career ==

Dickerson joined Applied Materials in 1984 and held various roles before leaving for executive positions at KLA-Tencor and Varian Semiconductor. He returned to Applied Materials as CEO in 2013. His leadership has focused on R&D investment, expanding into new markets, and positioning Applied Materials for long-term semiconductor industry growth.

== Personal life ==

Dickerson is married and maintains privacy about his personal life.

== Controversies ==

Applied Materials navigates complex geopolitical issues including US-China technology competition and export controls on semiconductor equipment to China.

== References ==

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[[Category:1950s births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American chief executives]]
[[Category:Chief executive officers]]
[[Category:Applied Materials people]]
[[Category:University of Kansas alumni]]

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