The American India Foundation (AIF) inducted Jay O. Kerley as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Kerley is currently the Corporate Vice-President and Deputy Chief Information Officer at Applied Materials.
The Vice Chair of AIF Board, Lata Krishnan, said, "We are very pleased to have Kerley join our board. I am sure he will be an asset to AIF as we enter the second decade of AIF's existence and his IT background will be helpful for AIF’s Digital Equalizer Program."
Dr. Sanjay Sinho, AIF's Chief Executive Officer, said, "Jay's passion for program development and demonstrated interest in India will be a tremendous asset to the American India Foundation."
Kerley said, "I have been very impressed with the work the AIF is accomplishing, seeing first-hand the impressive Digital Equalizer program in Bangalore schools that is being supported by The Applied Materials Foundation. I believe it is critical to help improve educational opportunities for India's children."
Kerley will be responsible for Global Information Services strategy, planning, operations, infrastructure, and development at Applied Materials. Prior to joining Applied Materials, Kerley led Global Operations and Mergers and Acquisitions Integration at DHL Americas.
