PORTLAND, OR -- Electro Scientific Industries today named Michael Burger president and CEO, succeeding Edward C. Grady, who will remain on the laser OEM's board.

Burger, former CEO of Cascade Microtech and Merix, will take over effective Oct. 3.

"We are fortunate to have been able to secure the services of Michael Burger as our new President and CEO," said Richard Wills, Chairman of the Board of ESI. "Michael has over 30 years of broad industry and technology leadership experience, most recently as the successful president and CEO of Cascade Microtech. “We are very pleased to find an executive whose experience in technology is directly applicable to ESI’s strategy to expand in the PCB, ICP and related micromachining markets.”

Prior to his role at Cascade, Burger was a board member of Viasystems following its acquisition of Merix, at which he was president, chief executive and director. While at Cascade, he was named 2014 Technology Executive of the Year by the Technology Association of Oregon.

"I look forward to taking the lead at ESI," said Burger. "The company has a long history of technology and market leadership. The company has made great progress to get back on a growth and profitability path and I believe we will continue to have many exciting opportunities in the future."

Grady has been ESI's president and CEO since February 2014, and a board member since 2008.

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