About Retronix Semiconductor

After graduating in electronics, Tony worked in electronic device distribution before moving to the PCBA service industry, primarily cellphone and computer manufacturing. Tony started Retronix in 1992 from a small unit in Glasgow. Focusing on electronic manufacturing within Europe, initially in the United Kingdom. Since then, Retronix expanded globally, with sites in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Retronix has seen its semiconductor business grow to become a significant part of the group.

Tony brings a great deal of business management experience to Retronix Semiconductor, having managed relationships with companies from small independent companies to global corporations.

Dennis holds a degree in Mathematics and is an experienced Chartered Accountant. Following a career in professional services, Dennis joined the Retronix Group of Businesses as Finance Director in 2009. Since then, he has been a director of a number of companies within the Group, whilst over-seeing financial management and control.

The primary driver of Retronix Semiconductor's entry into new markets and business service product development, Dennis lends his strengths in innovation and problem-solving to the growth of the company and its relationships to its customers and clients. Dennis is based in the company’s US Operational hub in Chandler, Arizona.

Ross holds a first-class, honours degree in Mining and Petroleum Engineering, an MSc in IT Systems and a MBA. Ross spent his early career in the Oil and Gas Industry and followed this with a 28-year career in management consulting, this period including several spells in interim management roles, primarily in engineering and manufacturing.

Ross brings a track record of managing business growth to Retronix Semiconductor at a time when the company is further expanding its operations in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Ross is based in Retronix Group HQ in Scotland.

With over 18 years’ management experience on optimising organisational processes and infrastructure, Kathleen is well versed in developing and motivating high performance teams to maximise business results. She holds a degree in Commerce and Business Studies as well as postgraduate diplomas in Computing and Teaching.

As VP of Business Services, Kathleen is based in the Retronix Group HQ in Scotland and performs multi-site operations across all the Retronix Global businesses.

Matt studied Accounting & Finance at Glasgow’s Strathclyde University where he graduated in 2013 with a BA Honours degree. He progressed his professional education and qualified as a Chartered Accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) in June 2016.

Matt began working with Retronix Group in Scotland in 2012, and has lived and worked in Arizona and Texas with the company as their Financial Controller. He is now based in the Scotland HQ as the Global Finance Group Manager for Europe, the Middle East and the USA.

Anne-Marie is a highly experienced and results driven Manager with 20 + years’ experience in Recruitment, Business Administration, Operations Management, Customer Service, and HR/Learning Administration services. To this experience, Anne-Marie adds her degree in Business Administration and her previous experience of working in the semiconductor industry.

Anne-Marie launched her career in the industry 30 years ago working in Motorola in East Kilbride. She joined Retronix 6 years ago and brings with her a track record of building strong teams, nurturing solid business partner and client relationships, and developing innovative technology solutions to business problems.

An accomplished semiconductor manufacturing operations manager, Tedd is strongly experienced in the streamlining of manufacturing processes and the optimization of production. Tedd has also served as a process engineer and tool owner across a variety of toolsets and brings this advantage into a management perspective. Tedd takes a measured approach to effective problem-solving and is a high-achieving executor of results.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and is well versed in safety and compliance standards. From his longstanding career within the semiconductor industry, Tedd brings decisiveness and confidence to Retronix Semiconductor’s high-volume headcount projects and business developments. Tedd operates from the Retronix HQ in Arizona.

Erez holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and an MBA degree. Erez started his career in the semiconductor industry in 1991 in several technology and Strategic Supplier / Procurement management roles in which he developed extensive experience in leading negotiations (commercial & legal) and procurement processes of supplier management - both locally and internationally. Erez joined Retronix Semiconductor in 2016 as Israel Regional Manager.

Erez brings excellent negotiations skills, creative and innovative support models, alternate solutions to the customer challenges, and the exploration of new business opportunities. Erez is based in the Retronix Semiconductor Israel office.

James joined the Retronix Semiconductor team over 8 years ago as Program Manager and is now the EMEA account owner. Originally studying Marine Engineering, he also has a degree in Technology and Computing and a postgraduate diploma in New Business Development. He has worked in the semiconductor industry for 20 years - starting as an electrical engineer working on a variety of different tools. Over the years he has project managed many activities for a variety of different global OEMs and IDMs.

To Retronix Semiconductor, James brings diverse semiconductor experience. Both at an engineering and project manager level, he is well-equipped to deliver informed and value-added services to Retronix Semiconductor clients, customers, and partners. James is based in the Retronix Semiconductor Ireland office.

Jeffrey Barranti is an innovative leader with versatile engineering management experience. He brings a distinguished background and proven track record of solving complex business problems at LAM Research and Applied Materials to the Retronix Semiconductor management team. Jeff holds a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering and an MBA in Manufacturing Management.

Agile engineering expertise combined with extensive semiconductor equipment background enables Jeff to define and implement precise, productive solutions for the Retronix Semiconductor portfolio of managed services. Jeff leads the Retronix Semiconductor Oregon office

Christopher, an industry veteran in semiconductors 1990, is a U.S. patent holder, and has been involved in the development of several types of Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) tools, wafer scrubbers, and chemical delivery systems. He has spent considerable time in the field with the CMP customer base worldwide, providing expert technical support, first-in-fab project management, and managed the worldwide Installations Group while with IPEC-Planar. He has also spent 5 years supporting Applied Materials CMP equipment in both 200 and 300mm platforms.

Christopher is widely regarded as one of the top technical resources for equipment and process engineering solutions worldwide. He has developed several CMP processes, wafer cleaning processes, and related materials and chemistries. He has previously held an equipment engineering position with National Semiconductor and served as the Director of Engineering and owner of a semiconductor parts manufacturing and equipment refurbishment company. Christopher holds an Associates Degree in Electronics and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

Nick studied Engineering and Business at Oregon State University and has previously held several management positions at the world's most successful semiconductor manufacturing companies and is highly regarded as one of the industry’s most effective program and process improvement managers.

Nick’s passion lies in strengthening the team members around him through nurturing the development of their technical and professional skills and places value on preparing his employees for progression and promotion. He brings over 35 years of semiconductor industry experience to Retronix Semiconductor and his specialization in lean manufacturing bolsters the company’s project management offerings. Nick is based in the Retronix HQ in Arizona.