nLIGHT Executive and Leadership Team

Joseph Corso, the Chief Financial Officer at nLIGHT, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies for the organization. Overseeing financial reporting and investor relations, the Chief Financial Officer ensures transparency and regulatory compliance across all international segments. This leadership role involves analyzing market trends in China, South Korea, and the United States to optimize revenue streams from semiconductor and fiber laser sales. By implementing robust financial controls, Joseph Corso directly impacts the operational efficiency of the Laser Products and Advanced Development divisions. Corso secures the necessary capital to fund high-energy laser research and manufacturing infrastructure. The Chief Financial Officer collaborates with the executive team to evaluate the profitability of independent sales channels and distributors. Through disciplined fiscal management, Corso supports the company's growth trajectory, ensuring sustainable financial performance while navigating the complexities of the global manufacturing landscape.

Chris Schechter, the Chief Operating Officer at nLIGHT, directs the manufacturing operations and supply chain logistics for all laser product lines. Overseeing production facilities, the Chief Operating Officer ensures the seamless delivery of semiconductor and fiber lasers to industrial and defense clients. This leadership role involves scaling manufacturing capacity to meet demand in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. By optimizing production workflows, Chris Schechter directly impacts the company's ability to maintain high-quality standards while reducing lead times. Schechter secures operational resilience by managing relationships with global distributors and independent sales representatives. The Chief Operating Officer coordinates with the technology and finance departments to align production output with strategic market needs. Through continuous process improvement, Schechter drives efficiency across the entire manufacturing footprint, ensuring the company delivers reliable, high-performance laser solutions to a diverse and demanding global customer base.

Robert Martinsen, the Chief Technology Officer at nLIGHT, directs the research and development of semiconductor and fiber laser architectures. Overseeing the technical roadmap, the Chief Technology Officer ensures alignment with industrial and aerospace requirements. This leadership role involves managing complex beam combination and control systems to maintain market competitiveness. By optimizing laser power levels and wavelengths, Robert Martinsen directly impacts the efficacy of high-energy laser systems. Martinsen secures long-term innovation by bridging the gap between advanced development and commercial product viability. The Chief Technology Officer coordinates with engineering teams to refine light detection and ranging technologies for intelligence and surveillance applications. Through rigorous technical oversight, Martinsen drives the evolution of laser sensors, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of directed energy applications while supporting global expansion across North American and European markets.

Manoj Kanskar, the Vice President, Advanced Technology at nLIGHT, architects the next generation of laser sensors and fiber amplifier systems. Overseeing the Advanced Development segment, the Vice President, Advanced Technology ensures the successful transition of experimental concepts into scalable commercial products. This leadership role involves pioneering light detection and reconnaissance technologies for critical defense and aerospace applications. By pushing the boundaries of beam combination, Manoj Kanskar directly impacts the company's capability to provide cutting-edge directed energy solutions. Kanskar secures the company's intellectual property portfolio through rigorous research and development initiatives. The Vice President, Advanced Technology collaborates with engineering teams to refine high-energy laser systems for specialized industrial use. Through strategic focus on emerging technologies, Kanskar drives the company's long-term competitive advantage, ensuring that nLIGHT remains a leader in the development of sophisticated laser systems for global markets.