Beverly, Massachusetts, October 27, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading provider of critical ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced the appointment of Jeroen Delsman as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 12, 2026.
David Ryzhik, who served as the interim Chief Financial Officer during the transition period, will assume the role of new Senior Vice President in charge of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. He will report directly to Russell Low and be responsible for leading the integration planning and execution related to the proposed merger with Veeco, as well as corporate development, investor relations, and other strategic initiatives.
President and CEO Russell Low stated: "We are very pleased to welcome Jeroen to Axcelis. He possesses profound professional skills in finance and has extensive experience in the global industrial and semiconductor industries. More importantly, he possesses strategic thinking and proven leadership abilities. Jeroen has an outstanding track record in leading organizations through growth and transformation phases, building strong teams, and translating strategies into measurable results. I look forward to working with him to seize growth opportunities and build a stronger enterprise for the company's future."
Delsman said, "I am honored to join Axcelis at a time when the company is embarking on an exciting and transformative new chapter. I look forward to working with the management team, the board of directors, and our talented finance team to continue the company's growth momentum, promote rigorous financial and operational execution, and create long-term value for shareholders."
Dr. Low stated: "I would like to thank David for his contributions and leadership during his tenure as interim Chief Financial Officer. In his new role as Senior Vice President for Corporate Development and Investor Relations, he will be responsible for several key functions and ongoing strategic initiatives. His in-depth understanding of Axcelis's business and operations, as well as his experience in supporting Veeco transactions, will be particularly valuable as we prepare for integration and drive the company towards the next stage of growth."
Ryzhik The Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations stated, "It is an honor to serve as the interim Chief Financial Officer at such an important time for Axcelis. I am also delighted to continue to work for the company in this new role. I look forward to collaborating with Russell, Jeroen, and our management team to advance strategic priorities and seize future opportunities."
About Jeroen Delsman
Delsman has over 26 years of experience in finance, accounting, and corporate strategy in global industrial and semiconductor companies. Before joining Axcelis, he worked at Ferrotec (a subsidiary of USA Corporation), a global supplier of materials, components, and precision systems, where he served as Vice President, responsible for overseeing the company's profits and losses, strategy, and operations. Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President of Finance and Control at Sanmina Corporation, Vice President of Business Finance and Operations at Veeco Instruments Inc, and has held various financial leadership roles at Lam Research Corporation, Novellus Systems, Inc, McKesson, and Sil. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from California State University, San Luis Obispo, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Hogeschool van Haag, Netherlands.
About Axcelis
Axcelis (Nasdaq ticker: ACLS) is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, and has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for nearly 50 years. Axcelis is committed to developing key process applications through the design, manufacturing, and full lifecycle support of ion implantation systems; ion implantation systems are one of the most critical and enabling steps in the integrated circuit manufacturing process. For more information, please visit www.axcelis.com.
Contact Information:
Investor Relations Contact: David Ryzhik, Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer, Phone: (978) 787-2352, Email: [ email protected ]
News/Media Relations Contact: Maureen Hart, Senior Director of Corporate and Market Communications, Phone: (978) 787-4266, Email: [ email protected ]
