CEO
AEM, CA, United States
As Chief Executive Officer of AEM Holdings Ltd., Samer Kabbani drives the company’s global strategy, innovation agenda, and operational execution as it transforms into a platform technology leader serving the most advanced segments of the semiconductor and electronics industry.
With more than 25 years of experience in semiconductor test, thermal systems, automation, and complex capital equipment, Samer has played a pivotal role in redefining AEM’s market position. Since joining in 2020, he has led the launch of disruptive solutions addressing next-generation compute, memory, and advanced packaging challenges.
Previously, Samer spent over 15 years at Delta Design (a division of Cohu), where he held multiple executive positions—including Division President—leading international expansion, strengthening key customer partnerships, and launching breakthrough automation and thermal technologies that became industry standards. He also served as Executive Vice President at Astronics Test Systems (now part of Advantest), where he advanced portfolio expansion and strategic repositioning.
Recognized as an innovator and systems thinker, Samer holds over 40 patents in semiconductor automation, test, and thermal management. He began his career in photolithography, robotics, and contamination control—experience that bridges both front-end wafer processes and back-end assembly/test technologies.
Samer earned his engineering degree from McGill University and completed executive leadership programs at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
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