Amkor Technology, Inc. announced that Giel Rutten has been appointed Executive Vice President responsible for Advanced Products, reporting to Steve Kelley, Amkor's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rutten has close to 30 years of experience in the global semiconductor industry. Over the last 4 years he served as Chief Executive Officer of Ledzworld, an LED technology company.

Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Home business unit of NXP B.V. (formerly, Philips Semiconductors).