Headwall Group Welcomes Jim Gareau to Lead the Optical Components and Assemblies Business Unit
May 02 2024 - 5:05AM
Headwall Group, the leader in advanced hyperspectral inspection
& detection technology and optical components, is excited to
announce the appointment of Jim Gareau as Vice President and
General Manager of the Optical Components and Assemblies (OCA)
business unit. This strategic hire marks a significant enhancement
to Headwall’s leadership team and underscores a commitment to
growth and excellence in serving the optics & photonics,
industrial machine vision, and remote sensing markets.
Gareau brings senior leadership experience with optics and
photonics companies that innovate collaboratively with customers.
Most recently, he served as Vice President and Business Line Leader
at IDEX Health and Science, where he led a focused approach to
innovation and market leadership. Previously he held senior
leadership roles with SCHOTT, Physik Instrumente, and Aperture
Optical Sciences. His extensive expertise in optical technologies
and strategic acumen in mergers and acquisitions make him an ideal
leader for the growing OCA Business Unit.
"I am thrilled to join Headwall Group, a company at the
forefront of optical technology and innovation," said Jim Gareau.
"I look forward to contributing to the company's dynamic growth,
pushing the boundaries of our inspection technologies and optical
components, and leading our team to new heights in the OCA
business."
"Jim’s exceptional background in optical components, along with
his proven leadership in developing strategic growth initiatives,
makes him a perfect fit for our team," said Mark Willingham, CEO of
Headwall Group. "We are delighted to have him on board and are
excited about the direction and momentum that his leadership will
bring to our company."
Under Jim’s guidance, the OCA Business Unit will continue to
leverage Headwall’s core manufacturing capability in microlens
arrays, holographic gratings, and vacuum coating technologies,
delivering enhanced solutions to our customers. His role will be
pivotal in fostering innovation and operational excellence for all
the Headwall Group companies.
About The Headwall Group
The Headwall Group™, headquartered in Bolton MA, includes
industry leaders Headwall Photonics®, Holographix™ LLC, inno-spec™
GmbH, and perClass™ BV, together driving innovation in
hyperspectral inspection & detection and optical component
technologies. Customers of Headwall Photonics and Holographix, the
key corporate members of the Optical Components & Assemblies
(OCA) business unit are leaders in diverse applications such as
colorimetry, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace, defense,
display, telecommunications, and industrial metrology. The Group's
comprehensive technology expertise is the foundation of global
leadership in Machine Vision and Remote Sensing applications,
offering end-to-end solutions that are critical in these fields.
The Headwall Group is dedicated to harnessing this expertise to
enhance food quality, revolutionize recycling efficiency, and
refine industrial processes, all while fostering a more sustainable
future. For more information, please
visit headwallphotonics.com
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- Jim Gareau, Headwall Group Vice President and General Manager
Optical Components and Assemblies (OCA)
Ross Nakatsuji
Headwall Photonics, Inc.
+1 978-353-4051
rnakatsuji@headwallphotonics.com