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Leadership Change at LASER COMPONENTS UK

Dan Barlow takes over as General Manager from Chris Varney

LASER COMPONENTS UK, a leading provider of high-quality photonic components in the British market, announces a significant management change. After 25 years at the helm, Chris Varney is stepping down as Managing Director and will be succeeded by Dan Barlow, who takes on the role of General Manager.

Dan Barlow, who joined LASER COMPONENTS UK in January as head of sales, has an impressive track record in the photonics sector. He holds an MPhys (Hons) degree and brings nearly two decades of experience across markets such as Semiconductors, Industrial Lasers, Fiber Optics, and Optoelectronics and different industries including Life Sciences, Aerospace, and Defence. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions with both established industry players and innovative startups.

In his tenure as Managing Director, Chris Varney had played a pivotal role in the company’s transformation from a small operation into one of the UK's most respected names in the photonics industry. Under his leadership, LASER COMPONENTS UK has become a trusted partner to industries requiring advanced technology solutions, such as quantum technologies, oil and gas sensing, and fire detection. Looking back at a successful time in business he is now enjoying retirement.

“We are sad to lose a committed leader like Chris, but this is the way of the world”, says Patrick Paul, CEO of the LASER COMPONENTS Group. “I am sure that Dan has the forward-thinking spirit that defines the DNA of our company. His deep industry knowledge will help LASER COMPONENTS UK go beyond borders and into a bright future.”

“I’m proud and humbled to have the opportunity to continue building on the legacy Chris has created here at Laser Components UK”, says Dan Barlow. “The foundations are good, the team is excellent, and I am confident we can continue to go from strength to strength here in the UK”.

Caption: l. Chris Varney, r. Dan Barlow

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Laura Dreßler
Press Contact
Laura Dreßler
LASER COMPONENTS Germany GmbH
82140 Olching
Christian Merry
General Manager
Christian Merry
LASER COMPONENTS S.A.S.
92190 Meudon
Fredrik Wikfeldt
General Manager
Fredrik Wikfeldt
LASER COMPONENTS Nordic AB
41263 Göteborg - Sweden
Clare Hennessy
Marketing Assistant
Clare Hennessy
LASER COMPONENTS (UK) Ltd.
CM2 7PR Chelmsford Essex

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82140 Olching
Christian Merry
General Manager
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LASER COMPONENTS S.A.S.
92190 Meudon
Fredrik Wikfeldt
General Manager
Fredrik Wikfeldt
LASER COMPONENTS Nordic AB
41263 Göteborg - Sweden
Clare Hennessy
Marketing Assistant
Clare Hennessy
LASER COMPONENTS (UK) Ltd.
CM2 7PR Chelmsford Essex
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