NLM Photonics Appoints Brad Booth as CEO

Brad Booth, CEO, NLM Photonics ● Photo Credit: NLM Photonics

SEATTLE, March 26, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - NLM Photonics has announced the appointment of Brad Booth as its new Chief Executive Officer. Booth, previously a board member at NLM Photonics, will succeed co-founder Gerard Zytnicki, who will transition to the role of Chief Operating Officer and continue his involvement as Chairperson of the Board of Directors.

“We are excited about the places Brad can take NLM,” Zytnicki remarked. “His years of expertise in cloud and AI/ML couldn’t come at a better time as we propel NLM’s high-efficiency modulator technology toward commercialization.”

Booth is recognized for his extensive experience in technology strategy and development, particularly in the fields of cloud computing, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and data communication technologies. His career has been marked by significant contributions to industry consortia and standardization, focusing on the development of energy-efficient data transport technologies.

“The communications industry has made incredible advances, and with the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing. The need to move data, whether within a system, a rack, a data center, or worldwide, requires the ability to do that in the most energy-efficient manner,” Booth explained. “NLM’s silicon-organic hybrid technology built upon existing silicon platforms will permit the next generation of products to achieve higher data rates with improved energy efficiency. I look forward to working with this incredible team to show the industry what NLM can do for them.”

Prior to his new role at NLM Photonics, Booth's career included positions at Meta Platforms and Microsoft Azure, where he was instrumental in developing next-generation optical connectivity solutions for cloud and AI data centers. His professional background also encompasses roles at Dell, Intel, and Bell-Northern Research. Booth has been a leading figure in the formation of several industry consortia, including the Ultra Ethernet Consortium and the Ethernet Alliance, and has been recognized for his contributions to networking standards and the industry.

The announcement comes as NLM Photonics continues to strengthen its executive team, with recent appointments including Vijay Raghavan as Chief Financial Officer and the transition of co-founder Dr. Lewis E. Johnson from Chief Scientific Officer to Chief Technology Officer. These changes are part of NLM Photonics' strategy to enhance its commercial partnerships, technology development, and Series A fundraising efforts.

For more information about NLM Photonics and its mission, visit www.nlmphotonics.com.

Source: NLM Photonics via Newswire