Semiconductor maker e2v Technologies confirmed that Chief Executive Keith Attwood will be stepping down from his position with effect from August 30th."After 15 years as CEO, Keith wishes to pursue other interests and he believes that the time is right in the evolution of e2v's business to enable him to take that step now,£ the group said in a statement. The process of recruiting a successor has already started, the group said. Keith will provide support to ensure a smooth transition, e2v added.Chairman Neil Johnson commented: "e2v is a business with huge potential. We have outstanding, world leading technologies in medical, aerospace, defence and industrial sectors, and it is our mission to partner ever more closely with our customers to maintain and develop our global reach and influence through technical excellence and performance.""I look forward to working with the e2v leadership team to achieve these goals."