Elpida gets new Executive Officer

* Ms. Nahomi Aoto became an executive officer on Dec. 1st, but she is not CEO (Chief Executive Officer) as stated before. Elpida Memory Inc., the third largest DRAM manufacturer in the world, announced the appointment of a new Executive Officer effective December 1. Nahomi Aoto will be in charge of Advanced Process Development Group, Mask Technology Group and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Group, all inside the Technology Development Office. She comes from the position as Vice President of Advanced Process Development Group, Technology Development Office within Elpida.