AMIS Amis Holdings (MM)

AMI Semiconductor, Inc., subsidiary of AMIS Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMIS), today announced the appointment of David Coller to senior vice president of operations. Coller will be responsible for worldwide operations, including manufacturing, assembly, test, and supply-chain management. �With the hire of seasoned expert David Coller, AMIS continues to intensify its focus on operational excellence,� said Ted Tewksbury, president and chief operating officer of AMI Semiconductor. �Coller�s proven operational leadership and expertise will enable us to drive the manufacturing efficiencies and cost reductions needed to meet our gross margin improvement goals.� "Working with Ted Tewksbury and AMIS is a great opportunity for me," said David Coller. "It's exciting to be part of a company that is recognized for its industry contributions and helping them reach the next level of manufacturing and operational excellence." Prior to joining AMIS, Coller was vice president of operations for Anadigics. Among his achievements while at Anadigics, he ramped the world�s first 6� analog GaAs wafer fabrication facility, drove significant improvements in manufacturing efficiencies, costs and cycle times, and was instrumental in obtaining governmental approvals and negotiating the design and construction of their recently announced wafer fab in China. In addition, Coller set up and ran cooperative ventures for assembly in Thailand and test in Taiwan. Coller�s previous experience includes his position as advanced packaging and technology manager for GEC Plessey Semiconductors and positions with Isocom Limited, Hy-Comp and Texas Instruments. Coller earned his MBA from Henley Management College in Henley, UK. He has earned a diploma in managerial studies with a certificate in management from Swindon College and is also a graduate of mechanical/production engineering from Plymouth Polytechnic in Plymouth, UK. �We�re pleased to have David join AMIS,� said Christine King, Chief Executive Officer, AMI Semiconductor. �He will be an important addition to our executive team given his proven industry success and management experience.� About AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is a leader in the design and manufacture of silicon solutions for the real world. As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art mixed-signal and digital products, AMIS is committed to providing customers in the automotive, medical, industrial, mil/aero and communication markets with the optimal value, quickest time-to-market semiconductor solutions. AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho, European corporate offices in Oudenaarde, Belgium, and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of the North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.