Camtek Ltd. announced that Camtek's current Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Roy Porat, has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to step down from his position. The Board has decided to appoint Mr. Rafi Amit, Camtek's current Active Chairman, as the new Chief Executive Officer, following a transition period. Rafi Amit, who is one of Camtek's founders, previously served as Chief Executive Officer until August 2010.

Mr. Amit brings a tremendous understanding of the markets that Camtek serves and a wealth of experience in commercializing new technologies.