VRGY Verigy Ltd. (MM)

Verigy Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRGY), a premier semiconductor test company, has appointed Debbora Ahlgren as vice president and Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Ahlgren joins Verigy's executive team, where she will be responsible for corporate marketing. In her new role, Ahlgren will help drive Verigy's strategic planning and build the company's identity and position in the industry. Most recently, she served as Verigy's vice president and general manager for field operations in The Americas and Korea. Her experience includes more than 20 years in business development, operational leadership, strategic and product marketing and sales for the semiconductor capital equipment and semiconductor-related industries. "Debbora is a highly respected Verigy leader with an in-depth understanding of our customers, competitors, industry and employees," said Keith L. Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer, Verigy. "Her expertise and passion will enhance our strategic marketing and communications efforts to support our goal of being the premier semiconductor test company." "I am extremely excited to join the executive team at this critical juncture in our history as a newly independent company," said Ahlgren. About Verigy Verigy designs, develops, manufactures and sells advanced test systems and solutions for the semiconductor industry. Verigy comprises the semiconductor test business recently separated from Agilent Technologies. The company began doing business as Verigy on June 1, and completed its initial public offering on June 13, 2006. Information about Verigy can be found at www.verigy.com.