Kulicke & Soffa CEO and Chairman Scott Kulicke to retire in June 2011

Kulicke & Soffa CEO Scott Kulicke to retire

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. said Wednesday that Chairman and CEO Scott Kulicke will retire in June 2011.

Kulicke, 60, has been CEO since 1979 and chairman since 1984. He is the son of co-founder Fred Kulicke.

The chip manufacturing equipment maker said its board’s search for a new CEO will include both internal and outside candidates.

Kulicke & Soffa shares closed unchanged at $5.16 on Wednesday.