Solectron Expands Team of Executive Officers

		SOLECTRON LOGO Solectron (www.solectron.com), the world's leading supply-chain facilitator, provides a full range of manufacturing and supply-chain management services to the world's premier high-tech electronics companies. Solectron's offerings include new-product design and introduction services, materials management, high-tech product manufacturing, and product warrantyand end-of-life support. Solectron, based in Milpitas, Calif., is the first two-time winner of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for manufacturing. (PRNewsFoto)[AG JL] MILPITAS, CA USA

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Solectron Corporation (NYSE: SLR), the world's leading provider of electronics manufacturing and supply-chain management services, today said its board of directors has elected seven executives to officer positions, and appointed its eight current officers as executive vice presidents. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/SLRLOGO ) "We are expanding our officer ranks in support of our ongoing actions to continuously strengthen our leadership team as the needs and scope of our business continue to grow," said Koichi Nishimura, Solectron chairman, president and chief executive officer. "These individuals have demonstrated superb leadership and management skills during their careers at Solectron." Solectron named seven new company officers: -- William E. Mitchell has been promoted to executive vice president and president, Solectron Global Services. As president of Solectron Global Services, Mitchell provides strategic direction, day-to-day leadership and new business development for the company's after-sales service business unit. His previous position was corporate vice president and president, Solectron Global Services. -- George W. Moore has been promoted to executive vice president and president, Solectron Systems Solutions. In his new role, Moore is responsible for the strategic implementation and management of Solectron's systems-solutions capabilities worldwide. His previous position was corporate vice president and president, Solectron Americas. -- Massued Behrouzi has been promoted to senior vice president and president, Solectron North America. In his new role, Behrouzi is responsible for all Solectron manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. His previous position was corporate vice president and president, Solectron Americas Western Region. -- Philip Fok has been promoted to senior vice president and chief administrative officer (CAO). As CAO, Fok is responsible for Solectron's corporate communications, government and community affairs, corporate facilities, corporate quality and business transformation organizations. His previous position was vice president, corporate administration. -- Alejandro Gomez-Montoy has been promoted to senior vice president and president, Solectron Latin America. Gomez-Montoy continues to have responsibility for all Solectron manufacturing operations in Mexico and Brazil. His previous position was corporate vice president and president, Solectron Latin America. -- Sen-Yuan (Sandy) Ro has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager, Solectron Systems Solutions. In his new position, Ro works with George W. Moore to manage and deploy Solectron's systems-solutions offerings worldwide. His previous position was corporate vice president and general manager, Solectron California. -- Joe Tang has been promoted to senior vice president and managing director, Solectron Asia/Pacific. In his new role, Tang is responsible for all Solectron manufacturing operations in the Asia/Pacific region. His previous position was corporate vice president and managing director, Solectron Southeast Asia. Solectron appointed its eight existing company officers as executive vice presidents: -- Kevin Burns has been named executive vice president and chief materials officer (CMO). As CMO, Burns is responsible for Solectron's global materials management activities. His previous position was senior vice president and CMO. -- David Kynaston has been named executive vice president and president, Solectron Europe. As president, Solectron Europe, Kynaston directs the development, growth and strategic deployment of Solectron's operations in Europe. His previous position was senior vice president and president, Solectron Europe. -- Chester Lin Chien has been named executive vice president and president, Solectron Asia/Pacific. As president, Solectron Asia/Pacific, Lin Chien is responsible for the direction and management of Solectron's operations in that region. His previous position was senior vice president and president, Solectron Asia/Pacific. -- Kiran Patel has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Patel directs Solectron's investor relations, legal and finance operations. His previous position was senior vice president and CFO. -- Daniel Perez has been named executive vice president, worldwide account management and marketing. As executive vice president, worldwide account management and marketing, Perez is responsible for Solectron's demand creation processes, including strategic planning, marketing and market research functions. His previous position was senior vice president, worldwide account management and marketing. -- Ajay Shah has been named executive vice president and president, Technology Solutions. As president, Technology Solutions, Shah provides overall strategic management and direction for the business unit. His previous position was senior vice president and president, Technology Solutions. -- Susan S. Wang has been named executive vice president, corporate development. As executive vice president, corporate development, Wang is responsible for Solectron's long-range planning process and new business development efforts. Her previous position was senior vice president, corporate development. Wang is also Solectron's corporate secretary. -- Saeed Zohouri has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO). As COO, Zohouri is responsible for all operations in Solectron's Global Manufacturing business unit. His previous position was senior vice president and COO. The company also announced the retirement of Ken Tsai, senior vice president and co-president, Asia/Pacific Region. Tsai will continue his involvement at Solectron as a senior executive adviser to the chief operating officer. About Solectron Solectron (http://www.solectron.com), the world's leading supply-chain facilitator, provides a full range of manufacturing and supply-chain management services to the world's premier high-tech electronics companies. Solectron's offerings include new-product design and introduction services, materials management, high-tech product manufacturing, and product warranty and end-of-life support. Solectron, based in Milpitas, Calif., is the first two-time winner of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for manufacturing. Analysts Contact: Thomas Alsborg, Solectron Corporation, 408-956-6614 (U.S.), thomasalsborg@ca.slr.com Media Contact: Robert (Bob) Kula, Solectron Corporation, 408-935-5405 (U.S.), robertkula@ca.slr.com