iNEMI Names New Roadmap Manager

Linda Wilson has extensive experience in technology 
roadmapping and international collaboration

Herndon, Virginia (September 7, 2017) — The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) today announced that Linda Steele Wilson has been named Roadmap Manager for the consortium. She replaces Chuck Richardson, who has headed iNEMI’s roadmapping efforts since 2006. Chuck will continue working with iNEMI as a roadmap consultant. 

“With her impressive experience in technology roadmaps, as well consortium-based activities, Linda is a very strong addition to our team,” said Bill Bader, iNEMI CEO. “The roadmap is a critical and unique deliverable for iNEMI, both in terms of setting direction for our own activities and for supporting the electronics manufacturing supply chain. We welcome Linda’s leadership in this area as we begin ramping up for our next roadmap cycle.

“We want to thank Chuck for the way he has helped the roadmap grow and evolve over the past 11 years. The 2017 Roadmap was our largest deliverable ever. He has done an absolutely marvelous job of leading the iNEMI roadmap and of wrapping up the 2017 Technical Plan and Research Priorities, which are part of our roadmapping process.”

Wilson served as program manager and managing editor of the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS) for more than 20 years. She was a critical part of the committee to transform the national roadmap effort into the first international industry roadmap. 

In addition to her work with the ITRS, Wilson successfully led an initiative to produce the CIGS (copper indium gallium di-selenide) Photovoltaic Roadmap, working with the Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC) and industry leaders. She most recently served as the program manager and team facilitator for a new roadmap initiative with BioPhorum Operations Group, a bio-pharmaceutical consortium, and serves as roadmap consultant for the IEEE roadmap initiatives for the International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS), and the 5G and Beyond roadmap efforts. See additional background. 

 “I am delighted to be on the team of this historically important roadmap,” said Wilson. “The highly regarded iNEMI roadmap continually guides the development of a strong industry ecosystem from research to end-user applications. My role is clear in continuing the evolution of this roadmap and it is terrific to be part of the effort.  My thanks especially to Chuck both as a roadmap colleague through the years and as instrumental in developing this successful process I hope to serve.”

Richardson joined the iNEMI staff in 2001. He began working on the roadmap as staff manager, starting with the 2002 Roadmap, and took over the reins completely in 2006. During that time, the roadmap grew significantly in size and scope, and became an international effort providing a truly global perspective. The 2002 Roadmap featured 23 chapters and approximately 1,000 pages, while the most recent edition (2017) had 28 chapters, more than 2,300 pages, and included new chapters on topics such as Internet of Things, flexible hybrid electronics, and ceramic substrates and photovoltaic technology. Participation in the roadmap also grew. In 2002, there were 365 participants from 165 organization, most of which were domestic. More than 500 individuals from at least 22 countries, and representing more than 350 organizations helped create the 2017 Roadmap. 

About iNEMI
The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative’s mission is to forecast and accelerate improvements in the electronics manufacturing industry for a sustainable future. This industry-led consortium is made up of more than 90 manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and consortia, government agencies and universities.  iNEMI roadmaps the needs of the electronics industry, identifies gaps in the technology infrastructure, establishes implementation projects to eliminate these gaps (both business and technical), and stimulates standards activities to speed the introduction of new technologies.  The consortium also works with government agencies, universities and other funding agencies to set priorities for future industry needs and R&D initiatives.  iNEMI is based in Herndon, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.), with regional offices in Asia (Shanghai and Tokyo) and Europe (Limerick and the London area).  For additional information about iNEMI, visit http://www.inemi.org.


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