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Thursday, November 14, 2019
15:45 Panel discussion

Global Trade Tensions: a zero-sum game for all ― is there a way out?
Chair Emir Demircan, Director Advocacy and Public Policy, SEMI
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Emir Demircan

Emir Demircan
Director Advocacy and Public Policy
SEMI

Emir Demircan

Biography
Emir Demircan, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, SEMI Europe. He is a professional in public policy and government affairs in engineering technologies. At SEMI, he is responsible for leading pan-European advocacy actions on technology, talent, regulatory and government incentives. He previously worked in the 3D printing, chemical and digital sectors. He studied international political economy at King's College London.

Panelists
  • Roberto Dossi, Director Technologies and Programs, Semi
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    Roberto Dossi

    Roberto Dossi
    Director Technologies and Programs
    Semi

    Roberto Dossi

    Biography
    Roberto Dossi, Director of Technology and Programs, SEMI Europe. He is semiconductor expert with more than 30 years experience worldwide mainly in Technology Development and Operation .At SEMI, he is responsible to drive technology communities like smart driving, smart manufacturing and FOA. In parallel he’s responsible for all programs running in SEMI Europe.He previously worked for ST Microelectronics, Infineon , SMIC and OSRAM OS.He has a master degree in Physics from Milan University and an MBA from Jiao Tong University Shanghai.

  • Claire Harrington, VP - Global HR, SPTS Technologies Ltd, A KLA Company
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    Claire Harrington

    Claire Harrington
    VP - Global HR
    SPTS Technologies Ltd, A KLA Company

    Claire Harrington

    Biography
    As Vice President of Global HR at SPTS Technologies Claire is responsible for all aspects of SPTS’s global HR organisation and also oversees the Health and Safety team at the Newport headquarters. Claire joined SPTS in September 2012 as HR Director and promoted to her current role in February 2018. Prior to joining SPTS, Claire worked for a number of years in the food, steel manufacturing, and semiconductor industries. Claire has a wealth of experience in Human Resources and Training, and holds a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Human Resource Management.

  • Ralf Schmidt, R&D Manager Semiconductor, Atotech
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    Ralf Schmidt

    Ralf Schmidt
    R&D Manager Semiconductor
    Atotech

    Ralf Schmidt

    Biography
    For the past 8 years Ralf Schmidt has held various roles related to R&D at Atotech, wherein he focued, amongst others, on the development of innovative copper plating processes. He is currently R&D Manager Semiconductor and responsible for all R&D projects, which are related to Semiconductor and Advanced Packaging topics.Ralf is author of numerous publications and patents in this field and committee member of the Advanced Packaging as well as Stratetic Materials Conferences of Semicon Europa.