Wolfgang Gries
Wolfgang Gries
Founder and CEO
A "serial entrepreneur", Wolfgang brings together start-up and big company experience, including leading JDSU's kilowatt fiber laser program which made JDSU the worldwide second supplier for kilowatt fiber lasers.
Leif Alexandersson
Leif Alexandersson
Co-Founder and
VP Sales & Business Development
Leif is DPI's VP of Sales & Business Development, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the laser world. His last role was Senior Vice President & Corporate Officer in charge of Worldwide Sales and Service at Spectra Physics.
Silke Pflueger
Dr. Silke Pflueger
GM DirectPhotonics Inc.
In addition to having successfully started US offices for SPI Lasers and Laserline, Silke's background includes experience in development, manufacturing engineering and product line management.
Andreas Grohe
Dr. Andreas Grohe
Engineering Manager
After 12 years in the photovoltaic industry at Bosch and Fraunhofer, Andreas is joining the DirectPhotonics team as engineering manager, bringing vast experience in project management and process development in the photonics industry.