Reinhard Voelkel

Co-Chairman of the Global Photonics Economic Forum 
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Reinhard Voelkel, member of Optica Corporate Engagement Council, he is renowned for being one of the leaders of the volume production of micro-optics. He currently serves as the Corporate Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Focuslight Technologies. With over two decades of dedicated service, including a significant tenure as CEO of SUSS Micro-Optics, he has spearheaded transformative initiatives in micro-optics and photonics. Reinhard's strategic influence extends to advisory roles in prestigious organizations like the SwissChips Initiative and Sand Hill Angels. Armed with a Ph.D. in Physics from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, his academic journey laid the foundation for groundbreaking contributions to optical sciences. Reinhard's career epitomizes a relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence.