Applied Materials, Inc. announced the retirement of Franz Janker, executive vice president, corporate account management, effective on July 30, 2010, after 28 years in sales and marketing roles with the company. “Franz has been integral to Applied’s growth and success through his leadership of our global sales and marketing organization and management of strategic relationships with key customers,” said Mike Splinter, chairman and CEO of Applied Materials. “We are grateful to Franz for his ma...