26/10/2026
"I joined the semiconductor industry in 1999, and over the years I've worked as an engineer, application engineer, sales manager, product manager, and business manager.
I've worked in Korea, Israel, and the United States, and every role taught me something different.
Experience helps you understand what people need, sometimes even before they ask for it.
Today, a big part of my job is connecting customers with teams across Nova.
I spend a lot of time listening, understanding challenges, and helping translate customer needs into actions.
Being selected as an Outstanding Employee felt good, although my first reaction was that it meant another trip away from home.
My work already takes me on the road almost every month, so my family wasn't especially excited to hear I would be traveling again.
Yet I'm very glad I went as it was a chance to spend time with colleagues from different regions and get to know people I wouldn't normally meet in my day-to-day work.
After working in Israel, Korea, and the US, it was interesting to see how many things we actually have in common.
The people are approachable, supportive, and easy to work with.
There is a positive atmosphere that stays consistent across regions and I had the same warm feeling during the outstanding employee trip to Montenegro.”
Jong Il Choi, Business Director, MMD
2025 Nova Outstanding Employee Award Winner
