MKS Instruments (MKSI) Appoints Wissam Jabre to its Board

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced that Wissam Jabre, EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Western Digital Corporation, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective November 4, 2024.

“We are pleased to welcome Wissam to the MKS Board of Directors,” said Jerry Colella, Chairman of the Board of MKS. “His strong background in key financial roles will provide valuable insight to the Board and MKS.”

“Wissam is an outstanding and accomplished global executive, with a strong record of achievement in finance and extensive experience in the electronics and semiconductor markets,” said John T.C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of MKS. “We look forward to benefitting from his perspective and counsel.”

Background on Mr. Jabre
Mr. Jabre has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Western Digital since February 2022, where he leads the global finance organization, including accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit, and investor relations. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dialog Semiconductor from 2016 until it was acquired by Renesas Electronics in August 2021. Prior to that, he held senior finance roles at Advanced Micro Devices, Freescale Semiconductor, and Motorola. He began his career with Schlumberger, where he held engineering and finance roles.

He holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is a CFA© charterholder.

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