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Amkor Technology Names John Liu to Board of Directors

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Amkor Technology (Nasdaq: AMKR) has appointed John Liu to its Board of Directors. Liu, currently CEO of Essex Equity Capital Management and managing partner of Richmond Hill Investments since 2008, brings extensive financial expertise from his 12-year tenure at Greenhill & Co., where he served as CFO and co-head of U.S. Mergers and Acquisitions. He currently serves as an independent director at Whirlpool

With Liu's appointment, Amkor's Board now consists of eleven directors, with nine being independent. Liu holds an MBA from Wharton School and a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University.

Amkor Technology (Nasdaq: AMKR) ha nominato John Liu nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Liu, attualmente CEO di Essex Equity Capital Management e partner amministrativo di Richmond Hill Investments dal 2008, porta una vasta esperienza finanziaria grazie ai suoi 12 anni trascorsi in Greenhill & Co., dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di CFO e co-responsabile delle Fusioni e acquisizioni negli Stati Uniti. Attualmente è anche direttore indipendente presso Whirlpool.

Con la nomina di Liu, il Consiglio di Amministrazione di Amkor conta ora undici membri, di cui nove sono indipendenti. Liu possiede un MBA presso la Wharton School e una laurea in economia presso l'Università di Harvard.

Amkor Technology (Nasdaq: AMKR) ha nombrado a John Liu en su Junta Directiva. Liu, actualmente CEO de Essex Equity Capital Management y socio gerente de Richmond Hill Investments desde 2008, aporta amplia experiencia financiera de sus 12 años en Greenhill & Co., donde se desempeñó como CFO y co-líder de Fusiones y Adquisiciones en EE. UU. Actualmente, también es director independiente en Whirlpool.

Con el nombramiento de Liu, la Junta de Amkor ahora consta de once directores, de los cuales nueve son independientes. Liu tiene un MBA de la Wharton School y una licenciatura en economía de la Universidad de Harvard.

Amkor Technology (Nasdaq: AMKR)는 John Liu를 이사회의 임명했습니다. Liu는 현재 Essex Equity Capital Management의 CEO이자 2008년부터 Richmond Hill Investments의 관리 파트너로 활동하고 있으며, Greenhill & Co.에서 12년 동안 근무한 광범위한 재무 전문 지식을 보유하고 있습니다. 그곳에서 그는 CFO 및 미국 인수합병의 공동 책임자로 근무했습니다. 현재 그는 Whirlpool의 독립 이사로 활동하고 있습니다.

Liu의 임명으로 Amkor의 이사회는 이제 총 11명의 이사로 구성되며, 그 중 9명이 독립 이사입니다. Liu는 Wharton School에서 MBA를 취득하고 Harvard University에서 경제학 학사 학위를 받았습니다.

Amkor Technology (Nasdaq: AMKR) a nommé John Liu à son Conseil d'Administration. Liu, actuellement PDG d'Essex Equity Capital Management et partenaire gérant de Richmond Hill Investments depuis 2008, apporte une vaste expertise financière grâce à ses 12 années passées chez Greenhill & Co., où il a occupé le poste de directeur financier et co-responsable des fusions et acquisitions aux États-Unis. Il est également directeur indépendant chez Whirlpool.

Avec la nomination de Liu, le Conseil d'Administration d'Amkor se compose désormais de onze membres, dont neuf sont indépendants. Liu possède un MBA de la Wharton School et une licence en économie de l'Université de Harvard.

Amkor Technology (Nasdaq: AMKR) hat John Liu in seinen Vorstand berufen. Liu, der derzeit CEO von Essex Equity Capital Management und geschäftsführender Partner von Richmond Hill Investments seit 2008 ist, bringt umfangreiche finanzielle Expertise aus seiner 12-jährigen Tätigkeit bei Greenhill & Co. mit, wo er als CFO und Co-Leiter der US-Fusionen und -Übernahmen tätig war. Derzeit ist er auch als unabhängiger Direktor bei Whirlpool tätig.

Mit Lius Ernennung besteht der Vorstand von Amkor nun aus elf Mitgliedern, von denen neun unabhängig sind. Liu hält einen MBA von der Wharton School und einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Wirtschaftswissenschaften von der Harvard University.

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  • Addition of director with extensive financial services and M&A experience
  • Strengthening of board independence with 9 out of 11 directors being independent
  • Appointment of director with current experience on other major public company boards
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TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, announced today that John Liu has been appointed as a new member of the company’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Liu has been the chief executive officer of Essex Equity Capital Management, a financial services company, and managing partner of Richmond Hill Investments, an investment management firm, since March 2008. Previously, he was employed by Greenhill & Co. for 12 years, where he held positions of increasing responsibility including both chief financial officer and the co-head of U.S. Mergers and Acquisitions. He later served as lead independent director of Greenhill and is currently serving as an independent director of Whirlpool Corporation.

“John’s global experience as a senior finance executive, strategic advisor and as an independent director of other leading public companies will be a strong addition to Amkor’s Board,” said Susan Kim, Amkor’s chairman. “We look forward to John’s contributions to the company as we continue to focus on building long-term value for our stakeholders.”

Mr. Liu holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University.

Following this change, Amkor’s Board of Directors will be composed of eleven directors, nine of whom are independent.

About Amkor Technology, Inc.

Amkor Technology, Inc. is the world's largest US headquartered OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) service provider. Since its founding in 1968, Amkor has pioneered the outsourcing of IC packaging and test services and is a strategic manufacturing partner for the world's leading semiconductor companies, foundries, and electronics OEMs. Amkor provides turnkey manufacturing services for the communication, automotive and industrial, computing, and consumer industries, including but not limited to smartphones, electric vehicles, data centers, artificial intelligence and wearables. Amkor's operational base includes production facilities, research and development centers, and sales and support offices located in key electronics manufacturing regions in Asia, Europe and the United States. For more information visit amkor.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new board member appointed to Amkor Technology (AMKR)?

John Liu, CEO of Essex Equity Capital Management and managing partner of Richmond Hill Investments, has been appointed as a new member of Amkor Technology's Board of Directors.

What is the current composition of AMKR's board after John Liu's appointment?

Following John Liu's appointment, Amkor's Board of Directors consists of eleven directors, with nine being independent directors.

What is John Liu's professional background before joining AMKR's board?

John Liu served at Greenhill & Co. for 12 years as CFO and co-head of U.S. Mergers and Acquisitions, and has been CEO of Essex Equity Capital Management since 2008.

What other board positions does AMKR's new director John Liu hold?

John Liu currently serves as an independent director of Whirlpool and previously served as lead independent director of Greenhill & Co.

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