Edmund Optics® Appoints Maria Light as Director of Sales - Americas


March 26, 2008, Barrington, NJ. Edmund Optics® announced today the appointment of Maria Light as Director of Sales for North, Central and South America. Light will work directly with Allan Kreutzer, EO's VP of Global Sales to further develop the company's strategic sales plan for both standard and custom optical components and assemblies.

"We are pleased and fortunate to have such a talented sales leader join Edmund Optics", said Allan Kreutzer, VP of Global Sales. "We look forward, with Maria's guidance, to further expand our domestic sales based on our expanded manufacturing capabilities around the world."

"I am very excited about joining this great company," said Light. "Edmund Optics has developed a superior global reputation for product quality, support, and service which is matched only by its dedication and investment in cutting edge manufacturing."

Light most recently served as director of product management and business development at NanoOpto. Prior to that, she held vice president positions in sales & marketing and ultimately in business development at Photonics Products Group. She brings a wealth of experience to Edmund Optics from her 25 years in the photonics industry. Light holds a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Central Florida.

About EO:

Edmund Optics® (EO) is a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Supporting the R&D, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and military markets around the globe; EO products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation. EO's state of the art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position of the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Customers can purchase items by contacting EO at 1-800-363-1992, via the catalog, or via the website at www.edmundoptics.com.

Company Contact:
Marisa Edmund
Vice President, Marketing
Edmund Optics, Inc.
101 East Gloucester Pike
Barrington, NJ 08007 U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-363-1992
Fax: 1-856-573-6295
email: medmund@edmundoptics.com

Editorial Contact:
James Liolin
Lion Advertising
550 Mamaroneck Avenue
Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: 914-670-0138
Fax: 914-670-0596
email: jliolin@lionadv.com

All Topics