Ultra Clean Holdings Names James Xiao as CEO, Effective September 2, 2025

Ultra Clean Holdings has appointed James Xiao as its new CEO, effective September 2, 2025. Xiao is a proven technology leader with a successful track record in the semiconductor, solar, and display industries. He has led multi-billion-dollar business units at Applied Materials, delivering impressive annual growth and transforming complex global operations into high-performing, revenue-generating businesses. Xiao holds a B.S. in Applied Physics from Dalian University of Technology and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT) has announced the appointment of James Xiao as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025. Xiao brings a wealth of experience in the semiconductor, solar, and display industries, with a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence.

Xiao's appointment comes at a pivotal time for Ultra Clean Holdings, a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under his leadership, Xiao will oversee the company's continued growth and transformation.

Prior to joining Ultra Clean Holdings, Xiao served as a technology executive at Applied Materials, where he led multi-billion-dollar business units, delivering impressive annual growth. He is recognized for transforming complex global operations into high-performing, revenue-generating businesses and for delivering measurable margin improvements through strategic change initiatives. Xiao holds a B.S. in Applied Physics from Dalian University of Technology and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, along with executive leadership training at Stanford University.

Clarence Granger, Chairman of UCT, expressed his excitement about Xiao's appointment. "We are very excited to have Mr. Xiao join UCT at this pivotal time, bringing deep industry expertise, a strong strategic mindset, and a track record of leading high-performance teams through growth and transformation," he said.

Ultra Clean Holdings is headquartered in Hayward, California, and offers integrated outsourced solutions for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services.

The appointment of James Xiao as CEO reflects Ultra Clean Holdings' commitment to growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry. With his extensive experience and proven track record, Xiao is well-positioned to lead the company's continued success.

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