ESI Names Clive McGovern as European Sales Manager

(January 30, 2003) Portland, Ore. -- Electro Scientific Industries Inc. (ESI) has named Clive McGovern European regional manager.

McGovern joined ESI as regional sales manager in January 2001. Prior to joining ESI, McGovern was general manager of Litton Precision Products International Inc., responsible for sales and marketing of their electronic-related components and sub-systems for the parent company, Litton Industries. From 1990 to 1996, McGovern held other senior marketing positions with Litton. Before 1990 he held sales and marketing positions in the semiconductor capital equipment and laser industries. A Chartered Marketeer and member of the Institute of Directors, he holds degrees in physics and optoelectronics.

Electro Scientific Industries Inc. supplies high-value, high-technology manufacturing equipment to the global electronics market. For more information, visit http://www.esi.com.