William M. Holt, executive vice president and general manager of the Technology and Manufacturing Group (TMG) at Intel. (PRNewsFoto/SIA)
The Noyce Award is named in honor of semiconductor industry pioneer Robert N. Noyce, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel.
"For the last four decades, Bill Holt has been a tireless advocate, innovator and leader for the semiconductor industry, helping advance new technologies that drive our industry and power our economy," said John Neuffer, president and CEO of Semiconductor Industry Association.
"Throughout his distinguished career, Bill's expertise, skill and unwavering determination have helped keep the semiconductor industry at the forefront of innovation.”
Holt began his Intel career in DRAM development in 1974. Today, he is responsible for technology development and the company's worldwide manufacturing operations, including component fabrication, assembly and test, customer fulfillment and supply chain management.
Holt also oversees research and development in the areas of wafer process, package assembly and test, and design and technology computer-aided tools.
Holt earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois and a master's in electrical engineering from the University of Santa Clara.
"It is a tremendous honor to join the ranks of Noyce Award winners, individuals who have built the semiconductor industry and made it a paragon of America's economic and technological strength," said Holt.
"Throughout my career, I have focused on doing my part to advance the forward march of innovation, one step at a time. As I gratefully accept this award, I look forward to continuing to help our industry take the next step forward."
The SIA presents the Noyce Award annually in recognition of leaders outstanding contributions to the U.S. semiconductor industry in technology or public policy. Holt will accept the award at SIA's Annual Award Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015.