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10 KLA operations leaders
Vice president of operations, head of operations and director of manufacturing operations are among the roles held by these ten KLA operations leaders, who run regional, manufacturing, service and operational excellence work at the company. A reader can learn how operations leaders work at KLA from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Geoff Noonan
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Service Operations · KLA
Geoff Noonan has been Director Of Service Operations at KLA since September 2020, based in Ireland, with the role listed at director level in operations. Geoff Noonan also lists Regional Service Manager (since 2015), Regional Applications Manager (2012–2015) and Senior Applications Engineer (2007–2012) roles at KLA.
Greg Grant
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · KLA
Greg Grant has been Vice President Operations at KLA since September 2025, based in Singapore per the role highlight. Greg Grant also lists Vice President of Asia Operations (2018–2025), Sr. Director of Mfg Eng and Quality (2008–2018), Director of Operations (2006–2008) and Engineering Program Manager (2005–2006) roles at KLA.
Huw Williams
LinkedInExperience: Head of KLA UK Operations, Senior Director · KLA
Huw Williams has been Head of KLA UK Operations, Senior Director at KLA since April 2024, based in the Cardiff area, with a role centered on operational efficiency, quality initiatives and strategic purchasing, per the profile. Huw Williams also lists Director Operational Excellence at KLA (2021–2024) and Director of Operations Engineering at SPTS Technologies Ltd, a KLA Company (2019–2021).
Kevin M.
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · KLA
Kevin M. has been Vice President Operations at KLA since September 2020, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, responsible for strategic planning, development and execution of global service business initiatives, per the profile. Kevin M. also lists Director of Product Support (2016–2020), Sr. Product Support Manager (2013–2016) and Technical Support Manager (2010–2013) roles at KLA.
Kris Hearn
LinkedInExperience: VP of US Operations · KLA
Kris Hearn has been VP of US Operations at KLA since February 2019, based in Milpitas, California, with the role listed at vice president level in operations. Kris Hearn was Senior Director of Engineering (2011–2019) and Technical Program Manager (1997–2011) at KLA-Tencor.
Ori Tadmor
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations and President of KLA Israel · KLA
Ori Tadmor has been Vice President Operations and President of KLA Israel at KLA since October 2017, based in Israel. Ori Tadmor also lists General Manager and Vice President (since 2014) and VP of Engineering (since 2004) roles at KLA, and was Dir of CMOS Transfer at Tower Semiconductor (2002–2004).
Ron DuRoss
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Operational Excellence · KLA
Ron DuRoss has been Vice President, Operational Excellence at KLA since August 2022, based in Gilroy, California, responsible for driving operational excellence and quality across KLA's global operations, per the profile. Ron DuRoss also lists Senior Director, Operational Excellence and Quality (2018–2022) and Senior Director, US Operations (2015–2018) roles at KLA.
Tom Bailey
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · KLA
Tom Bailey has been Vice President Operations at KLA since January 2025, based in Singapore. Tom Bailey also lists General Manager, FPD Division (2022–2024) and Head of AC Product Line (2017–2022) roles at KLA, and was Director of Engineering (2013–2017) and Senior Manager (2010–2013) at Orbotech.
Zeyan S.
LinkedInExperience: Director Manufacturing Operations · KLA
Zeyan S. has been Director Manufacturing Operations at KLA since 2023, based in the United States, and was Lean Manufacturing Manager there (2017–2023). Zeyan S. was Lean Manufacturing Engineer (2013–2017) and MEMS Process Engineer (2010–2013) at Fluke Corporation, and Process Engineer at Micron Technology (2006–2010).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's operations scope, whether a regional site, manufacturing, service or operational excellence, to the decision you face. Weigh how long each person has held the role and how close their area sits to your question.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you organize the operations teams you led and set their priorities?
- 02What did you learn about improving quality and cost in the operations you ran?
- 03How did you work with engineering and supply chain partners when output or schedules slipped?
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