Ultra Clean Holdings, a leading supplier of critical subsystems and ultra‑high‑purity services to the semiconductor industry, has appointed Michael Keogh as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 5, 2026. Keogh will succeed outgoing CFO Sheri Savage and report directly to CEO James Xiao as the company executes its UCT 3.0 strategy focused on scaling capacity, ramp readiness and operational excellence for AI‑driven wafer fab equipment demand.
Keogh brings more than 25 years of global financial and operational leadership experience across semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, automotive and technology. He has built a reputation for leading business transformations, improving financial and operational performance and partnering with executive teams to scale complex global organizations. Ultra Clean emphasizes that his background extends well beyond traditional finance leadership, combining strategic vision, capital markets expertise and global manufacturing experience.
Most recently, Keogh served as Chief Financial Officer of Ford Model e and Integrated Services, where he played a key role in shaping Ford’s EV strategy, supporting multi‑billion‑dollar joint ventures and driving capital allocation decisions during a period of significant business transformation. Before that, as CFO of Bright Machines, he led a financial turnaround at an automation‑focused manufacturing startup. Earlier in his career, Keogh held senior finance roles at Apple, Stanley Black & Decker and Intel, supporting global manufacturing, R&D, enterprise strategy and business expansion.
Ultra Clean frames the appointment as a move to strengthen execution and capital discipline as it pursues long‑term growth in semiconductor subsystems and services. The company develops and supplies critical subsystems, components and parts, as well as ultra‑high‑purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for semiconductor equipment manufacturers. Through its Products division, it offers integrated outsourced solutions for major subassemblies, design‑for‑manufacturability, prototyping and high‑precision manufacturing, while its Services division focuses on tool chamber parts cleaning, coating and micro‑contamination analytical services.
Keogh holds an MBA from Cornell University and a BA in Industrial Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California.
KEY QUOTES:
“Mike is a highly accomplished finance executive whose best-in-class experience extends well beyond traditional finance leadership. His combination of strategic vision, capital markets expertise, and global manufacturing experience makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. As we continue executing our UCT 3.0 strategy and positioning the company for long-term growth, Mike’s leadership will help strengthen our execution, support disciplined capital allocation, and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
James Xiao, CEO, Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
“I look forward to partnering with James and the leadership team to help drive the UCT 3.0 strategy and position the company for its next phase of growth as demand for advanced manufacturing capacity across the semiconductor equipment ecosystem continues to accelerate.”
Michael Keogh, Incoming Chief Financial Officer, Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
