Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a 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.