Governor Hochul Announces New Team to Guide State’s Strategy to Become the Nation’s Leading Hub for Semiconductor Research & Development and Manufacturing
April 22, 2022
Industry Veterans David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose Will Lead Effort to Bring Major Hub of the New National Semiconductor Technology Center to Albany Nanotech Complex
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the appointment of David Anderson as president of the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering and Science. Anderson, an industry veteran with decades of experience, will team with Dr. Douglas Grose, past president and former chair of NY CREATES, to lead the State’s strategy for securing billions of dollars in federal funding to establish the Albany Nanotech Complex as a primary research and development hub and the headquarters of the proposed National Semiconductor Technology Center.
“As supply chain concerns and global conflicts continue to impact the production of microchips, New York stands ready to spearhead the revitalization of the semiconductor industry domestically,” Governor Hochul said. “The experience and expertise of David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose will play a key role in our efforts to drive the nation's innovation economy forward as we continue our economic comeback from COVID-19. I look forward to these industry players leading the way and we will remain laser-focused on growing this crucial industry, which will cement New York as the national hub for semiconductor manufacturing.”
David Anderson joins NY CREATES after most recently serving as President for SEMI Americas, a division of SEMI, the leading global industry association for the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. Anderson brings the knowledge and skills necessary to lead the statewide organization into its next chapter of innovation and success, with his decades of experience in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries, leadership positions with multiple associations and consortia, and expertise on global supply chain issues.