18.07.2023 • NewspersonnelLaser

Christopher Dorman to head Coherent’s lasers business

Expert in laser technology appointed executive vice president.

The global player in materials, networking, and laser technology, has named Dr Christopher Dorman executive VP, lasers business. In this position, he is responsible for the lasers segment across the markets of precision manufacturing, semiconductor and display capital equipment, life sciences, and scientific instruments, driving operational excellence and customer focus.

Dr Chris Dorman, MA, OBE (Source: Coherent)
Dr Chris Dorman, MA, OBE (Source: Coherent)

“Dr Dorman’s 21-year tenure with Coherent and his recognized expertise in laser technology make him the perfect choice to lead multiple businesses within our Lasers Segment,” said Dr Vincent Mattera jr, chair and CEO. “He established the blueprint for our world-class facilities for laser design and manufacturing in Glasgow, Kaiserslautern, and Lübeck, and in his new role he will continue to drive revenue and cash generation for our lasers business.”

Dorman was most recently senior vice president and general manager based in Coherent’s state-of-the-art facility in Glasgow, Scotland. He joined Coherent in 2002 as a product manager and has held various positions as a general manager and vice president.

He graduated from Oxford University with an MA (Oxon) in physics and holds a PhD in lasers and quantum physics from Imperial College, London. He is currently chair of the UK Photonics Leadership Group, chair of Photonics Scotland, a visiting professor to the University of Strathclyde, and a fellow of the Institute of Physics. He was recognized by Queen Elizabeth II with an OBE for services to photonic and laser technology and exports in the 2019 Birthday Honors list.

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