Mario Ruscev is the former CEO of FormFactor, where he served from June 2008 until May 2010. He has an impressive academic background with a doctorate in nuclear physics from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, as well as...
Mario Ruscev is the former CEO of FormFactor, where he served from June 2008 until May 2010. He has an impressive academic background with a doctorate in nuclear physics from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, as well as a Ph.D. from Yale University. Before joining FormFactor, he held various leadership roles at Schlumberger, a global leader in oilfield services, where he worked for over 23 years. This experience in engineering and technology shaped his approach to managing FormFactor. During his time there, Mario faced challenges; the company did not meet its performance targets in some years, and as a result, he did not receive bonuses for 2009 and 2010. After resigning, he received a severance package that included a notable cash payout and accelerated vesting of stock options. His journey shows both the pressures of leadership and the complexities of running a tech company in a competitive market.