The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) announced the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Lisa Su Woman of Innovation Award: Dr. Ann B. Kelleher from Intel Corporation. This honorable award was presented at the Women in Semiconductor Hardware (WISH) conference on November 7, 2024.
The Dr. Lisa Su Woman of Innovation Award is a prestigious accolade honoring an industry veteran who has committed her career to making outstanding contributions that advance development, foster innovation, encourage growth, and create long-term opportunities within the semiconductor industry.
“Dr. Ann Kelleher has been a driving force of innovation in the semiconductor industry, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with her visionary work and technical leadership,” said Jodi Shelton, GSA CEO. Her contributions have advanced the industry in meaningful ways, leading to breakthroughs that continue to shape the future of technology. We are excited to honor Dr. Kelleher with the 2024 Dr. Lisa Su Woman of Innovation Award, recognizing her remarkable achievements and transformative impact on our industry.”
Dr. Ann B. Kelleher is Executive Vice President and General Manager of Foundry Technology Development at Intel Corporation. She is responsible for the research, development and deployment of next-generation silicon logic, packaging and test technologies that power the future of Intel’s innovation.
Kelleher joined Intel in 1996 as a process engineer, going on to manage technology transfers and factory ramp-ups in a variety of positions spanning 200mm and 300mm technologies. She started her manufacturing leadership journey as the factory manager of Fab 24 in Leixlip, Ireland. She then moved to Chandler, Arizona, to manage Intel’s Fab 12 facility, followed by serving as the site manager of Intel’s Fab 11X fabrication facility in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She then became general manager of the Fab Sort Manufacturing organization where she was responsible for all aspects of Intel’s high-volume silicon manufacturing.
Before assuming her current position in Foundry Technology Development, Kelleher oversaw Intel’s worldwide manufacturing operations including Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing and strategic planning, as well as corporate quality assurance and corporate services.
She holds a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, all from University College Cork in Ireland.
“I am honored to receive this recognition for semiconductor innovation from the Global Semiconductor Alliance,” Ann said. “Progress in driving Moore’s Law is a team sport involving thousands of people across the industry, and it’s a privilege to be in a position to expand opportunities for women and other diverse groups to make an impact in our field.”
