YES (Yield Engineering Systems) announced the appointment of Rezwan Lateef as Chief Executive Officer. Lateef previously served as President and has been a key driver of the company’s growth, global expansion, and product innovation in recent years.

The transition comes as the company surpasses a key revenue milestone and enters its next phase of scaling with top-tier semiconductor and AI computing customers. Rama Alapati, who has served as CEO since 2021, will move into a consulting role to support Lateef during the transition and ensure organizational continuity.

“Rama has played an instrumental role in elevating YES from a promising technology company into a recognized leader in Advanced Packaging,” said Rezwan Lateef. “His commitment and leadership have been central to our transformation. I am grateful for his partnership, and I am pleased that he will continue to support me during this transition.”

Under Lateef’s leadership, YES will focus on deepening relationships with industry leaders and advancing solutions for the rapidly growing AI and High-Performance Computing markets. Strategic priorities include accelerating new systems for next-generation packaging architectures and expanding the company’s portfolio to help customers meet escalating performance and throughput demands.

“We are very bullish and remain highly confident in the future of YES,” said Nety Krishna, Senior Managing Director, representing KCK, the company’s primary investor. “The company has invested heavily in product development and is well positioned at key customers in the rapidly expanding segment of Advanced Packaging. This leadership transition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting YES through its next stage of growth.”

“YES has an exceptional team, an expanding global footprint, and a clear technology roadmap aligned with the needs of our customers,” Lateef added. “I look forward to leading this next chapter as we continue to scale, innovate, and increase the value we deliver to the industry.”

Original – Yield Engineering Systems