He is best known for his position as CEO of Applied Materials and as an advocate for the sustainable development of the semiconductor industry and environmental responsibility.
[1] His career began in General Motors' Delco Electronics Division and AT&T Technologies, working in manufacturing and engineering management.
[8] In May 2023, Applied Materials announced a plan to invest up to $4 billion to create the EPIC Center, a new R&D facility dedicated to semiconductor equipment and processes.
[9] Dickerson stated that the project is needed to help overcome new technical challenges and maintain the pace of chip advancement.
[14] In 2023, Dickerson was recognized for the SEMI Sustainability Excellence Award for his contributions behind the semiconductor industry’s Net Zero target through Applied's ESG work.