George Davis is executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Applied Materials, Inc., the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and photovoltaic solar industries.

Mr. Davis was named CFO in November 2006 after serving as head of Applied Materials’ Corporate Business Development group, where he was responsible for merger and acquisition activities, strategic planning, and management of the Company's venture investments. In addition to his finance and business development oversight, Mr. Davis is responsible for the Company’s activities in information technology, government affairs and corporate relations. He joined Applied Materials in 1999 as corporate treasurer, leading worldwide treasury operations while managing investments, tax, financial risk management and trade and export matters.

Prior to joining Applied Materials, Mr. Davis served as vice president of finance, Europe, Middle East and Africa for Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), where he was chief financial officer for ARCO's operations throughout the region.

Mr. Davis is a member of The Wall Street Journal CFO Network, The Conference Board Council of Financial Executives and the board of trustees for the San Jose Repertory Theatre. Previously he was the chairman of the North American Advisory Board of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), the global industry association serving companies that provide equipment, materials and services used to manufacture semiconductors, displays and other technology.

Mr. Davis received his undergraduate degree in economics and political science from Claremont McKenna College and his master of business administration degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.