Holly Hulse
24 - 25 September 2026
Málaga, SPAIN
Events
Holly Hulse
Lightera, President & COO
About the Speaker
Holly Hulse has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Lightera and Corporate Vice President of Furukawa Electric since April 1, 2025. She previously served as President and CEO of OFS, a Furukawa Electric company. Lightera was formed through the unification of Furukawa Electric’s global optical fiber and cable operations.
Before her leadership roles at OFS and Lightera, Holly held senior positions in global materials and technology companies, including leadership roles at Morgan Advanced Materials, Bekaert Corporation, and Corning Incorporated, where she gained broad experience in engineering, sales, marketing, and general management across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Cornell University’s Johnson School of Management. Holly is based in Norcross, Georgia.
