Wendell Blonigan President and CEO, Intevac

Intevac, Inc. announced that Wendell Blonigan will join the company as president and CEO on July 15, 2013.

Norman Pond, Intevac’s founder and current CEO, will continue as COB of directors.

Blonigan, 51, brings to Intevac nearly 30 years of senior management and technical experience in the technology industry. He joins the company from Orbotech LT Solar, which he founded and where he had served as CEO since 2009. Previously, he was COO of Photon Dynamics, which he joined in 2006 after serving as president of Applied Materials’ AKT display subsidiary. His technology experience spans the semiconductor, flat panel display, and solar capital equipment markets.

"We are delighted that Wendell will become CEO of Intevac," commented Pond. "He has a demonstrated track record of success managing high-technology equipment businesses as well as successfully bringing innovative products to market."

"Intevac is uniquely positioned as an innovative company possessing strong technologies in both their equipment and photonics businesses," said Blonigan. "I’m excited to join the Intevac team, where we will work together to deliver increasing value to our customers and shareholders."