Dr. Schwartz served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Azenta, Inc., formerly Brooks Automation, Inc. from October 2010 to September 2024. Brooks Automation was a leading provider of manufacturing automation solutions for the semiconductor industry and life science sample-based services and solutions for the life sciences market. In February 2022, under Dr. Schwartz s leadership, Brooks Automation separated its business into two different companies, Azenta, which operates in the life sciences market, and Brooks Automation, which operates in the semiconductor industry. Prior to Brooks Automation, Dr. Schwartz served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Asyst Technologies from 2002 until 2009, and as Executive Vice President, Product Groups and Operations from 2001 to 2002. Prior to joining Asyst Technologies, Dr. Schwartz served as the President of Consilium Inc., an Applied Materials, Inc. company, from 1999 to 2001. Dr. Schwartz began his career at Applied Materials. Dr. Schwartz received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and received his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Key Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience With over 25 years of leadership experience at high technology companies, Dr. Schwartz brings a strong background in technical leadership to Onto Innovation s Board of Directors. Dr. Schwartz also possesses extensive knowledge of our industry and customer base and has in-depth experience in strategic planning, business development, technology, manufacturing, and operations relevant to our business.