SAN FRANCISCO — July 13, 2023 — SEMI and the SEMI Foundation, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced that KT Moore, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Cadence Design Systems, has received the 2023 SEMI Foundation Excellence in Achievement Award for his outstanding leadership in promoting diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging (DEIB) and workforce development in the semiconductor industry.

Moore received the award today from Kate Dei Cas, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Delivery Systems and Services at EMD Electronics, on the keynote stage at SEMICON West 2023 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. EMD Electronics underwrites the award.

“By prioritizing DE&I work at Cadence and in the broader community, I’ve found that the greatest reward is the impact this work has on others,” said Moore. “Watching those we’ve made connections with gain access to resources they may not have otherwise had—such as education, community programs, technology, career opportunities—can be truly transformational. I’d like to thank the SEMI Foundation for the Excellence in Achievement Award, and I’m honored to be recognized alongside previous recipients who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advancing DE&I initiatives. As Cadence continues to reaffirm its dedication to DE&I initiatives internally and among the community, I look forward to working on new collaborations that focus on giving back and making a difference.”

“Throughout his distinguished career at Cadence, KT has been the embodiment of DEIB, advocating for women and other underrepresented groups in both his personal and professional life,” said Shari Liss, Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation. “He is a tireless supporter of STEM education, collaborating with inclusion group leaders, providing strategic counsel and serving as a mentor and coach. We’re proud to honor KT with the SEMI Foundation Excellence in Achievement Award and look forward to working together to promote greater inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging in the semiconductor industry workforce.”

The SEMI Foundation Excellence in Achievement Award recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the global microelectronics industry and to society in workforce development and diversity, equity and inclusion.
 

About the SEMI Foundation
The SEMI Foundation supports workforce development in the semiconductor industry in its aim to expand the pipeline of talent needed to fuel innovation and industry growth. The Foundation is focused on diversifying the talent pool to benefit underrepresented workers, their communities and the companies that hire them. The Foundation engages, educates and inspires Black, Indigenous, Latino/Hispanic, and other marginalized people of color, veterans, and women to establish careers in the industry.   

About SEMI
SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG), Nano-Bio Materials Consortium (NBMC), and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit  www.semi.org, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on  LinkedIn and  Twitter to learn more.

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