New York Photonics Enters a New Era

For more than 20 years, New York Photonics (NYP) has united business, academia, professional organizations, and government to strengthen New York State’s Optics, Photonics, Imaging, and Laser (OPIL) industry. Recognized as the nation’s largest and most influential OPIL cluster, NYP members drive innovation in every aspect of the industry while creating jobs, educating our future workforce, supporting economic growth, and strengthening communities across New York State. Our 150+ companies spearhead innovation in the design and production of lenses, lasers, sensors, and related devices that are used across all advanced manufacturing sectors and we proudly sustain one of the most integrated OPIL supply chains in the nation. Since 2017, more than $1.1 billion in new capital investments and 4,300 new jobs have been created to fuel the sector’s regional growth.

In 2025, our longtime Executive Director, Tom Battley, announced his retirement. The Board embarked on a leadership transition plan and is excited to announce the appointment of Alexis Vogt, PhD, as Executive Director and Josanne DeNatale as Program Manager. Together, they bring the expertise and an outstanding commitment to collaboration that will lead the Cluster into its next chapter of growth. Please join us in welcoming Alexis and Josanne.

This is the era of light-based technologies—and New York Photonics is leading the way.

Thank you,

John Hart

Chair, New York Photonics

Along with the transition in leadership, we are looking forward to serving up a year’s worth of networking opportunities, 
special events, business-building news, and advocacy activities. Plus, a new committee structure of the board will give all members more ways to be involved in expanding our impact and growing our industry.

Important updates: Renewal notices are being sent to current members. 
Look for emails from operations@newyorkphotonics.org.

Not yet a member? Drop us an email or send a message through LinkedIn and we will follow up.