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MERRIMACK, N.H.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--GT Advanced Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GTAT) today announced the appointment of Kathleen A. Cote to its board of directors. Cote has been appointed to serve until the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at which time she will stand for election.

"We are delighted with the addition of Kath Cote to the GT board"

"We are delighted with the addition of Kath Cote to the GT board," said Matt Massengill, chairman of GT Advanced Technologies. "She is an accomplished former CEO with strong strategic skills and an effective director of public companies that have created shareholder value. The GT board will benefit from her experience and thinking."

Cote served as the Chief Executive Officer of Worldport Communications, Inc., a European provider of Internet managed services, from May 2001 to June 2003. From September 1998 until May 2001, she served as President of Seagrass Partners, a provider of expertise in business planning and strategic development for early stage companies. From November 1996 until January 1998, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Computervision Corporation, an international supplier of product development and data management software. She is currently a director of VeriSign, Inc., Western Digital Corporation and also served as a director of Asure Software, Inc. (formerly Forgent Networks, Inc.) and 3Com Corporation.

About GT Advanced Technologies Inc.

GT Advanced Technologies Inc. is a global provider of polysilicon production technology, and sapphire and silicon crystalline growth systems and materials for the solar, LED and other specialty markets. The company's products and services allow its customers to optimize their manufacturing environments and lower their cost of ownership. For additional information please visit [ www.gtat.com ].