Bob Lachance Named President & CEO of Optics 1

Safran optics 1 is proud to announce that its Board of Directors has chosen Bob Lachance as the organization's new President & CEO. Lachance succeeds Joe Bogosian after seven years of service in the role.

"I could not be more honored to lead this company," Lachance said. "Optics 1 is made up of intelligent, innovative professionals who care deeply about their work and for whom our products are made to support. As CEO, I will enable our entire staff to achieve personal and professional success while creating and producing products that protect those who protect us on a daily basis."

Lachance received an honorable discharge from the United State Marine Corps in 2004. After 10 years in the industry, he joined Safran Optics 1 in 2014 as Business Development Manager, earned a promotion to Director of Business Development and then Vice President of Business Development in 2017. In 2022, Lachance was appointed Chief Strategy Officer & VP of Business Development.

Bob earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Studies in Marketing (2006) from Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), and hold his Master's Degree in Business Administration from SNHU (2012).

Safran Optics 1 is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems.