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James Xiao

James Xiao

CEO, Ultra Clean Technology

Ultra Clean Technology•Hayward, California, United States

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Experience29+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Visionary, self-motivated and result-driven tech executive with comprehensive experience in sales, marketing, operation, technology roadmap, product development and field service. cross-industry experience in semiconductors, solar and display industries with global exposure. Balanced general management skills in both account and product P&L responsibilities. In-depth knowledge in tech product roadmap definition, new product development and penetrations, customer account team build up and management, solar and display technology products, tech start-up and MNC BU P&L management. Well recognized people-centric leadership with track record of fostering winning team culture consistently

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Ultra Clean TechnologyCurrent
    Sep 2025–Present· 1 yr
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Sep 2025–Present
  • Applied Materials
    Feb 2013–Sep 2025· 12 yrs 7 mos
    • Corp VP & GM, Semi ALD Product Group
      Aug 2023–Sep 2025
    • Corp VP & GM, Core Product Group DFT
      Apr 2023–Jul 2023
    • Corporate VP & GM, Display Thin Film Group
      Feb 2017–Apr 2023
    • VP & General Manager, Display CVD & EPG Division
      May 2015–Feb 2017
    • VP & General Manager, Display CVD Products Division
      Feb 2013–May 2015
  • Applied Materials
    Jun 2006–Jul 2012· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Managing Director& GM, Solar sales and market development
      May 2011–Jul 2012
    • Senior Director& GM, Solar Sales and Market Development
      May 2010–Aug 2011
    • Director, Solar BD & Channel Marketing
      Aug 2009–May 2010
    • Director of Marketing, PVD& EBT, Display and Sunfab Solar Group,
      Nov 2007–Aug 2009
    • Sr. Marketing Manager, PVD Display
      Jun 2006–Nov 2007
  • Applied Films Corporation
    Apr 2003–Jul 2006· 3 yrs 3 mos
    • President of China Branch
      Apr 2003–Jul 2006
  • Applied Films Corp
    Apr 1999–Apr 2003· 4 yrs
    • Director, Sales and Marketing
      Apr 1999–Apr 2003
  • China Southern Glass
    Jul 1997–Apr 1999· 1 yr 9 mos
    • Deputy GM, Fine Glass Division
      Jul 1997–Apr 1999

Education

Executive Education

Advanced Leadership Program for Asian-American Executives

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

MBA

Business Administration

Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

Stanford/AEA Executive Institute

Executive Education

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

B.S.

Applied Physics

Dalian University of Technology

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To
James Xiao
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Product ManagementP&L ManagementProduct DevelopmentCRMSolar EnergyManagementR&DPhotovoltaicsStrategyStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team Leadershipdisplay components and equipmentCompetitive AnalysisThin films technologyThin FilmsSolarStart-upsBusiness DevelopmentSales OperationsSemiconductors