MARY G. PUMA - Corporate Board Profile

ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

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2024-06-26	Mary G. Puma Age: 62 Board Committees: Strategy (Chair) Compensation Ms. Puma has served as a member of our Board since October 2023. Ms. Puma has more than 40 years of technology experience, including 25 years in the semiconductor industry. Ms. Puma was the Executive Chairperson of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (“Axcelis”) from May 2023 until May 2024, and previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcelis from January 2002 to May 2023. Prior to becoming CEO of Axcelis, she served as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer beginning in July 2000. In 1998, Ms. Puma was appointed General Manager and Vice President of Axcelis’s predecessor, the Implant Systems Division of Eaton Corporation, a global diversified industrial manufacturer, after having joined in 1996 as general manager of Eaton’s Commercial Controls Division. Prior to Eaton, Ms. Puma spent 15 years in various marketing and general management positions at General Electric Company. Beginning in August 2023, Ms. Puma joined the board of directors of Ciena Corporation, a publicly traded networking systems and software company. Ms. Puma is also a director of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded memory-focused company engaging in the design and development of enterprise solutions. Until her retirement in 2023, Ms. Puma served on the board of directors of Nordson Corporation. Since December 2022, she has served as Chairperson of the Board of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International, a global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the micro- and nano-electronics industries. Ms. Puma holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Tufts University and a Master of Science degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management. We believe Ms. Puma’s extensive experience in our industry, acquired through her over 25 years of service to Axcelis and its predecessor, make her well qualified to serve as a member of our Board.

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2024-06-26

Mary G. Puma Age: 62 Board Committees: Strategy (Chair) Compensation Ms. Puma has served as a member of our Board since October 2023. Ms. Puma has more than 40 years of technology experience, including 25 years in the semiconductor industry. Ms. Puma was the Executive Chairperson of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (“Axcelis”) from May 2023 until May 2024, and previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcelis from January 2002 to May 2023. Prior to becoming CEO of Axcelis, she served as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer beginning in July 2000. In 1998, Ms. Puma was appointed General Manager and Vice President of Axcelis’s predecessor, the Implant Systems Division of Eaton Corporation, a global diversified industrial manufacturer, after having joined in 1996 as general manager of Eaton’s Commercial Controls Division. Prior to Eaton, Ms. Puma spent 15 years in various marketing and general management positions at General Electric Company. Beginning in August 2023, Ms. Puma joined the board of directors of Ciena Corporation, a publicly traded networking systems and software company. Ms. Puma is also a director of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded memory-focused company engaging in the design and development of enterprise solutions. Until her retirement in 2023, Ms. Puma served on the board of directors of Nordson Corporation. Since December 2022, she has served as Chairperson of the Board of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International, a global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the micro- and nano-electronics industries. Ms. Puma holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Tufts University and a Master of Science degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management. We believe Ms. Puma’s extensive experience in our industry, acquired through her over 25 years of service to Axcelis and its predecessor, make her well qualified to serve as a member of our Board.

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC

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2010-03-23	Ms. Puma is Axcelis' Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President... Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Puma served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of the Company... She spent 15 years in various marketing and general management positions for General Electric Company.
2011-03-24	Ms. Puma is Axcelis' Chairman (since May 2006), Chief Executive Officer (since January 2002) and President (since May 2000). Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Puma served as Chief Operating Officer from May 2000, and, before that, served as a Vice President of the Company from February 1999.
2012-03-23	Ms. Puma is Axcelis' Chairman (since May 2006), Chief Executive Officer (since January 2002) and President (since May 2000). Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Puma served as Chief Operating Officer from May 2000, and, before that, served as a Vice President of the Company from February 1999.
2013-03-26	Ms. Puma is Axcelis' Chairman (since May 2006), Chief Executive Officer (since January 2002) and President (since May 2000). Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Puma served as Chief Operating Officer from May 2000.
2014-03-25	Ms. Puma is Axcelis' Chairman (since May 2005), Chief Executive Officer (since January 2002) and President (since May 2000). Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Puma served as Chief Operating Officer from May 2000.
2015-03-25	Ms. Puma's long experience in our industry, as well as her role as Axcelis' Chief Executive Officer and President allow her to provide essential insight into the Company's past and current business operations which is critical to the Board's decision-making in all financial and operational matters affecting Axcelis.
2016-03-14	Ms. Puma's long experience in our industry, as well as her role as Axcelis' Chief Executive Officer and President allow her to provide essential insight into the Company's past and current business operations which is critical to the Board's decision-making in all financial and operational matters affecting Axcelis.
2017-03-29	Ms. Puma's long experience in our industry, as well as her role as Axcelis' Chief Executive Officer and President allow her to provide essential insight into the Company's past and current business operations which is critical to the Board's decision-making in all financial and operational matters affecting Axcelis.
2018-03-27	Ms. Puma's long experience in our industry, as well as her role as Axcelis' Chief Executive Officer and President allow her to provide essential insight into the Company's past and current business operations.
2019-03-27	Ms. Puma's long experience in our industry, as well as her role as Axcelis' Chief Executive Officer and President allow her to provide essential insight into the Company's past and current business operations.
2020-03-30	Ms. Puma's long experience in our industry, as well as her role as Axcelis' Chief Executive Officer and President allow her to provide essential insight into the Company's past and current business operations.
2021-03-25	Ms. Puma's long experience in our industry, as well as her role as Axcelis' Chief Executive Officer and President allow her to provide essential insight into the Company's past and current business operations which is critical to the Board's decision-making in all financial and operational matters affecting Axcelis.
2022-03-30	Ms. Puma’s long experience in our industry, as well as her role as Axcelis’ Chief Executive Officer and President allow her to provide essential insight into the Company’s past and current business operations.
2023-03-31	Ms. Puma is currently Axcelis’ Chief Executive Officer and President, and will relinquish that role in May 2023, serving as Executive Chairperson of the Board until May 2024. Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2002, Ms. Puma served as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2000. Ms. Puma also served as Chairperson of the Board from 2005 to 2015. In 1998, she became General Manager and Vice President of the Company’s predecessor, the Implant Systems Division of Eaton Corporation, a global diversified industrial manufacturer. In 1996, she joined Eaton as General Manager of the Commercial Controls Division. Prior to joining Eaton, Ms. Puma spent 15 years in various marketing and general management positions for General Electric Company. Ms. Puma is also a director of Nordson Corporation, a manufacturer of precision dispensing equipment for industrial liquid and powder coatings, adhesives, and sealants, and serves as a director and, since early 2023, as Chairperson of the Board of SEMI, a global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the micro- and nano-electronics industries.

CIENA CORP

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2024-02-08	Mary G. Puma Director since August 2023 • Audit Committee Age 66
2025-02-13	Mary G. Puma Director since August 2023 • Audit Committee Age 67 Fiscal 2024 Director Compensation Table Mary G. Puma Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) 90,000 Stock Awards($) 224,962 Total ($) 314,962 Board and committee memberships: • Audit Committee Gender inferred as female based on pronouns and first name.

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2024-02-08

Mary G. Puma Director since August 2023 • Audit Committee Age 66

2025-02-13

Mary G. Puma Director since August 2023 • Audit Committee Age 67 Fiscal 2024 Director Compensation Table Mary G. Puma Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) 90,000 Stock Awards($) 224,962 Total ($) 314,962 Board and committee memberships: • Audit Committee Gender inferred as female based on pronouns and first name.

NORDSON CORP

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2015-01-16	Present Directors Whose Terms Expire in 2017 - Mary G. Puma - Chairman of the Board and CEO of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Compensation Committee, Governance & Nominating Committee, and Executive Committee member. Director Compensation Table for Fiscal Year 2014: $192,882 total.
2016-01-29	Mary G. Puma, Age: 57, Director Since 2001, President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc., Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committees member, Total compensation $212,364.
2017-01-27	Ms. Puma is president and chief executive officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Ms. Puma has served as chief executive officer since January 2002. Ms. Puma contributes extensive executive management experience in an international, technology-driven business and possesses a thorough knowledge of corporate governance and strategy development. Ms. Puma brings valuable experience in compensation and talent management planning matters to our Compensation Committee. Director Compensation Table for Fiscal Year 2016 shows total compensation of $205,344.
2018-01-19	Present Directors with Terms Expiring in 2019 Mary G. Puma Age: 59 Director Since 2001 Director Compensation Table for Fiscal Year 2017 Mary G. Puma Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($): 85,000 Stock Awards ($): 125,000 All Other Compensation ($): 15,431 Total: 225,431 Committees of the Board of Directors Compensation Puma* Banks Keithley Richey The Compensation Committee takes significant steps to ensure that we maintain strong links between executive compensation and performance of our business.
2019-01-18	Ms. Puma is president and CEO of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. She serves on the Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committees. Director Compensation Table for Fiscal Year 2018 shows total compensation of $219,363.
2020-01-17	Ms. Puma is president and chief executive officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Ms. Puma contributes extensive executive management experience and possesses a thorough knowledge of corporate governance. Nordson Committees: Compensation, Governance & Nominating, Executive. Director Compensation Table: Total $242,570.
2021-01-22	Mary G. Puma, Director Since: 2001, Age: 63, Independent Director, Nordson Committees: Compensation, Governance & Nominating (Chair), Executive, Director Compensation Table: $235,763 total compensation.
2022-01-21	Mary G. Puma, Director Since: 2001, Age: 64, Independent Director, Compensation Committee member, Chair of Governance & Nominating Committee, Executive Committee member, Total compensation: $229,788
2023-01-27	Ms. Puma is President and CEO of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. She serves on the Compensation, Governance & Nominating (Chair), and Executive Committees. Her 2022 total compensation was $275,469.

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2015-01-16

Present Directors Whose Terms Expire in 2017 - Mary G. Puma - Chairman of the Board and CEO of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Compensation Committee, Governance & Nominating Committee, and Executive Committee member. Director Compensation Table for Fiscal Year 2014: $192,882 total.

2016-01-29

Mary G. Puma, Age: 57, Director Since 2001, President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc., Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committees member, Total compensation $212,364.

2017-01-27

Ms. Puma is president and chief executive officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Ms. Puma has served as chief executive officer since January 2002. Ms. Puma contributes extensive executive management experience in an international, technology-driven business and possesses a thorough knowledge of corporate governance and strategy development. Ms. Puma brings valuable experience in compensation and talent management planning matters to our Compensation Committee. Director Compensation Table for Fiscal Year 2016 shows total compensation of $205,344.

2018-01-19

Present Directors with Terms Expiring in 2019 Mary G. Puma Age: 59 Director Since 2001 Director Compensation Table for Fiscal Year 2017 Mary G. Puma Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($): 85,000 Stock Awards ($): 125,000 All Other Compensation ($): 15,431 Total: 225,431 Committees of the Board of Directors Compensation Puma* Banks Keithley Richey The Compensation Committee takes significant steps to ensure that we maintain strong links between executive compensation and performance of our business.

2019-01-18

Ms. Puma is president and CEO of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. She serves on the Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committees. Director Compensation Table for Fiscal Year 2018 shows total compensation of $219,363.

2020-01-17

Ms. Puma is president and chief executive officer of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Ms. Puma contributes extensive executive management experience and possesses a thorough knowledge of corporate governance. Nordson Committees: Compensation, Governance & Nominating, Executive. Director Compensation Table: Total $242,570.

2021-01-22

Mary G. Puma, Director Since: 2001, Age: 63, Independent Director, Nordson Committees: Compensation, Governance & Nominating (Chair), Executive, Director Compensation Table: $235,763 total compensation.

2022-01-21

Mary G. Puma, Director Since: 2001, Age: 64, Independent Director, Compensation Committee member, Chair of Governance & Nominating Committee, Executive Committee member, Total compensation: $229,788

2023-01-27

Ms. Puma is President and CEO of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. She serves on the Compensation, Governance & Nominating (Chair), and Executive Committees. Her 2022 total compensation was $275,469.