PETER R. HANLEY

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2013-03-14 Peter R. Hanley Mr. Hanley has served as our director since March 2008. From December 2009 until November 2010, Mr. Hanley served as an occasional consultant to Novellus Systems, Inc., a leading developer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. From January 2004 until December 2007, Mr. Hanley served as a part-time employee of Novellus, engaged primarily in executive training. Mr. Hanley served as President of Novellus from May 2001 to December 2003. Prior to that, he served as Novellus’ Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales from June 1992 until May 2001. Prior to joining Novellus, Mr. Hanley served from 1985 to 1992 at Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Group Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Service and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Etch Products Division. Before joining Applied Materials, Mr. Hanley served from 1978 to 1984 at Varian Associates, a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Vice President of Technology and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Extrion Ion Implantation Division. Mr. Hanley has served as a director of Crossing Automation since January 2010, and has served as a director of a non-profit organization since 2008. From 2004 to May 2007, Mr. Hanley served as a director of Thermawave, Inc., a developer of process control metrology systems used in the manufacture of semiconductors, which was sold to KLA Tencor. Mr. Hanley’s substantial background in the semiconductor industry for more than 25 years, including senior management roles at Novellus and Applied Materials, two of MKS’ largest customers, provides the Board of Directors with insights into the industry’s sales and marketing challenges and opportunities.
2014-03-24 Peter R. Hanley Mr. Hanley has served as our director since March 2008. From December 2009 until November 2010, Mr. Hanley served as an occasional consultant to Novellus Systems, Inc. (now Lam Research Corporation), a leading developer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. From January 2004 until December 2007, Mr. Hanley served as a part-time employee of Novellus, engaged primarily in executive training. Mr. Hanley served as President of Novellus from May 2001 to December 2003. Prior to that, he served as Novellus’ Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales from June 1992 until May 2001. Prior to joining Novellus, Mr. Hanley served from 1985 to 1992 at Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Group Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Service and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Etch Products Division. Before joining Applied Materials, Inc., Mr. Hanley served from 1978 to 1984 at Varian Associates, a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Vice President of Technology and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Extrion Ion Implantation Division. Mr. Hanley’s substantial background in the semiconductor industry for more than 25 years, including senior management roles at Novellus and Applied Materials, two of MKS’ largest customers, provides the Board of Directors with insights into the industry’s sales and marketing challenges and opportunities.
2015-03-13 Dr. Hanley has served as our director since March 2008. From December 2009 until November 2010, Dr. Hanley served as an occasional consultant to Novellus Systems, Inc. (now Lam Research Corporation), a leading developer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. From January 2004 until December 2007, Dr. Hanley served as a part-time employee of Novellus, engaged primarily in executive training. Dr. Hanley served as President of Novellus from May 2001 to December 2003. Prior to that, he served as Novellus’ Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales from June 1992 until May 2001. Prior to joining Novellus, Dr. Hanley served from 1985 to 1992 at Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Group Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Service and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Etch Products Division. Before joining Applied Materials, Inc., Dr. Hanley served from 1978 to 1984 at Varian Associates, a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Vice President of Technology and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Extrion Ion Implantation Division. Dr. Hanley has served as a member of the Advisory Board of Orbotech Ltd., a publicly traded provider of yield-enhancing and production solutions, since 2014. Dr. Hanley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University and a PhD in Applied Physics from Cornell University. Dr. Hanley’s substantial background in the semiconductor industry for more than 25 years, including senior management roles at Novellus and Applied Materials, two of MKS’ largest customers, provides the Board of Directors with insights into the industry’s sales and marketing challenges and opportunities.
2016-03-16 Peter R. Hanley Director Age 76 Member of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member of Compensation Committee Director Compensation Table for 2015 Peter R. Hanley Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($): $64,500 Stock Awards($): $140,000 All Other Compensation($): $0 Total($): $204,500
2017-03-24 Dr. Hanley has served as our director since March 2008. From December 2009 until November 2010, Dr. Hanley served as an occasional consultant to Novellus Systems, Inc., or Novellus (now Lam Research Corporation), a leading developer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. From January 2004 until December 2007, Dr. Hanley served as a part-time employee of Novellus, engaged primarily in executive training. Dr. Hanley served as President of Novellus from May 2001 to December 2003. Prior to that, he served as Novellus’ Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales from June 1992 until May 2001. Prior to joining Novellus, Dr. Hanley served from 1985 to 1992 at Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Group Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Service and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Etch Products Division. Before joining Applied Materials, Inc., Dr. Hanley served from 1978 to 1984 at Varian Associates, a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Vice President of Technology and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Extrion Ion Implantation Division. Dr. Hanley has served as a member of the Advisory Board of Orbotech Ltd., a publicly held provider of yield-enhancing and production solutions, since 2014. Dr. Hanley holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Cornell University. Dr. Hanley’s substantial background in the semiconductor industry for almost 40 years, including senior management roles at Novellus and Applied Materials, two of MKS’ largest customers, provides the Board of Directors with insights into the industry’s sales and marketing challenges and opportunities. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee consists of Mr. Chute (Chair), Dr. Hanley and Ms. Moloney (who replaced Dr. Cristina Amon in May 2016). The Compensation Committee consists of Mr. Anderson (Chair), Dr. Hanley and Ms. Mora (who replaced Dr. Cristina Amon in May 2016). The following table summarizes compensation paid to non-employee directors in 2016. Director Compensation Table for 2016: Peter R. Hanley Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $69,000, Stock Awards: $140,000, All Other Compensation: $0, Total: $209,000.
2018-03-28 Peter R. Hanley Age: 78 Role: Director Member of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member of Compensation Committee From December 2009 until November 2010, Dr. Hanley served as an occasional consultant to Novellus Systems, Inc. (now Lam Research Corporation), a leading developer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. From January 2004 until December 2007, Dr. Hanley served as a part-time employee of Novellus, engaged primarily in executive training. Dr. Hanley served as President of Novellus from May 2001 to December 2003. Prior to that, he served as Novellus' Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales from June 1992 until May 2001. Prior to joining Novellus, Dr. Hanley served from 1985 to 1992 at Applied Materials, Inc., a global leader providing processing equipment to the semiconductor and display markets, most recently as Group Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Service and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Etch Products Division. Before joining Applied Materials, Inc., Dr. Hanley served from 1978 to 1984 at Varian Associates, a leader in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, most recently as Vice President of Technology and previously as Vice President and General Manager of their Extrion Ion Implantation Division. Dr. Hanley has served as a member of the Advisory Board of Orbotech Ltd., a publicly held provider of yield-enhancing and production solutions, since 2014. Dr. Hanley holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Cornell University. Dr. Hanley's substantial background in the semiconductor industry for almost 40 years, including senior management roles at Novellus and Applied Materials, two of MKS' largest customers, provides the Board of Directors with insights into the industry's sales and marketing challenges and opportunities. Director Compensation Table for 2017 shows total compensation of $233,500.
2019-03-28 Peter R. Hanley(2)(3) 79 Director II ... The Compensation Committee consists of Ms. Mora (Chair), Mr. Batra, Dr. Hanley and Mr. Hess. Each member of the Compensation Committee meets the requirements for independence under applicable Nasdaq and SEC rules. ... The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee consists of Mr. Chute (Chair), Dr. Hanley and Ms. Moloney. Each member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meets the requirements for independence under applicable Nasdaq and SEC rules. ... Director Compensation Table for 2018 Peter R. Hanley $81,000 $170,000 - $251,000

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-03-05