Gary Fazzino Joins Applied Materials as Vice President of Government Affairs

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Gary Fazzino has joined as vice
president, Government Affairs, responsible for Applied`s global government
relations programs. Fazzino joins Applied from the Hewlett-Packard Company where
he served as vice president of government and public affairs and will be located
at Applied`s Santa Clara, California headquarters.

"Energy and the environment are top policy priorities for governments around the
world, and Applied Materials' technology - from semiconductors to displays to
solar - will be an important part of the solution," said Mike Splinter, Chairman
and CEO of Applied Materials. "Expanding relationships and engaging in dialogue
with government are important to the long-term success of Applied Materials, and
Gary's proven ability to help shape public policy will be invaluable as we
explore new markets and new lines of business."

"Applied has shown strong government policy leadership for many years,
especially in the areas of clean, renewable energy and solar power," said
Fazzino. "I am pleased to join a company with Applied`s reputation and look
forward to helping policy makers around the world understand the benefits of the
technology Applied Materials provides and its contribution to improving the way
people live."

Fazzino was named Hewlett-Packard's vice president of government and public
affairs in May 2000. He was responsible for shaping public policies and building
relationships worldwide with government officials, community leaders,
non-governmental organizations and business partners to advance HP`s interests.
Prior to this, Fazzino held a number of positions at HP, including Northwest
Public Affairs manager, State Government Affairs manager and Director of Federal
Public Policy in Washington, D.C.

Fazzino served as Mayor of Palo Alto from 1992-93 and again from 1999-2000. He
was elected to the Palo Alto City Council five times. From 1996-1998, Gary
served as the first president of the Technology Network, a national public
policy and political organization. Gary also served as chairman of the Santa
Clara County Transportation Authority from 1992 to 1995. He currently serves on
several boards, including the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the
Coro Foundation, Junior Statesmen Foundation, San Jose Sports Authority, and the
Eben Tisdale Fellowship Fund. Fazzino holds a B.A. degree in Religious Studies
from Stanford University, an M.A. degree in Public Policy from Occidental
College, and an M.B.A. from the University of Washington.

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing
Technology solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and
software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel
displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient
glass. At Applied Materials, we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve
the way people live. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Applied Materials, Inc.
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