George Bayz

George Bayz has over 25 years of senior management experience leading software and high-technology firms. He joined Synopsys as the Vice President and General Manager of the Optical Solutions Group following Synopsys’ acquisition of Optical Research Associates (ORA). Previously, he President and CEO of ORA; President and CEO of PeoplePoint Systems, Inc., an enterprise software company; General Manager and Executive Vice President at Artemis International Solutions Corp., a provider of advanced project management solutions; President and CEO of Thinque Systems, a workforce automation solutions provider; and President and CEO of MAI Systems Corporation, a provider of information technology to the hospitality industry.

He received a BS in business administration from the University of Southern California and a JD from Loyola Marymount University. He is a Member of the California Bar and is a California Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

Bayz has served as Optica’s Treasurer for over a decade, demonstrating exceptional commitment, integrity, and strategic foresight. His financial and legal expertise has been invaluable to the society. He also chairs the Finance, Audit, Compensation, and Investment Councils and is a past chair of the Corporate Associates Council. He has been a regular presenter at the Optica Foundation Career Accelerator Program. He is an Optica Fellow and recipient of the Stephen D. Fantone Distinguished Service Award.