Jennifer Cable
07 - 08 October 2025
Málaga, SPAIN
Events
Jennifer Cable
Thorlabs, President
About the Speaker
Jennifer Cable serves as President of Thorlabs, where she has led the company's continued growth and innovation since 2020. A second-generation family business leader, Jennifer brings both strategic vision and deep operational expertise to her role at the global photonics technology company.
Jennifer holds a BA from Vassar College and an MS from Columbia University. She was raised in the Newton, New Jersey area, where Thorlabs was founded, giving her deep roots in the company's home community.
Under her leadership as President, Jennifer has focused on three key priorities: building an inclusive culture and enhancing employee engagement, investing in advanced manufacturing technology and infrastructure, and expanding Thorlabs' presence in new markets and applications. Her approach continues the company's 35-year tradition of reinvesting profits back into the business.
This reinvestment strategy has fueled Thorlabs' remarkable transformation from a single-person startup in a garage to a global corporation with over 3,000 employees. Throughout this growth, the company has maintained its commitment to developing innovative products, advancing technology, strengthening operations, and investing in workforce development and on-the-job training for its thousands of employees worldwide.
