News: Optoelectronics
10 November 2025
BluGlass appoints non-executive director Omer Granit as executive chair
BluGlass Ltd of Silverwater, Australia — which develops and manufactures gallium nitride (GaN) blue laser diodes based on its proprietary low-temperature, low-hydrogen remote-plasma chemical vapor deposition (RPCVD) technology — has appointed non-executive director Omer Granit as executive chair to lead a refreshed board during the next phase of commercial growth for the company.
Chair James Walker and non-executive director Stephe Wilks have advised the board that they will not be seeking reappointment at the annual general meeting (AGM) on 24 November and have hence resigned. BluGlass comments that they have been instrumental in leading the business from its R&D roots as a semiconductor capital equipment IP company into one of Australia’s only vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturers with global operations and full-suite capabilities. During their tenure they appointed laser veteran Jim Haden as CEO, acquired a Silicon Valley laser fab, and launched a suite of high-fidelity visible laser and light amplification products. This momentum has led to growing customer traction and global strategic partnerships with top-tier organizations, including as a member of the US Department of Defense’s Microelectronics Commons, and the Indian Ministry of Defence. Following their long-standing contributions, the business is now primed for the next phase of growth.
US-based Granit is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and lawyer with expertise in capital markets, defence and technology across the USA, Europe, and Israel.
Granit is also a partner in the New York-based investment firm EnPar Capital, and a non-executive director and investor of ASX-listed advanced manufacturing company Amaero International Ltd, credited with driving strategic investment and initiatives that have materially improved the company’s performance and financial position.
Joining the board as independent non-executive directors are commercial barrister and governance specialist Lucy Robb Vujcic, and revenue growth and go-to-market strategist Ata Gokyildirim.
Robb Vujcic is a commercial barrister and corporate governance specialist with extensive experience across corporate law, defence procurement, government contracting and international arbitration. Before joining the Bar, she was an associate at US law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where she advised multi-national corporations on bilateral investor-state disputes.
A former non-executive director of Amaero International Ltd, a US-based ASX-listed company specializing in advanced manufacturing and high-performance materials for the defence, aerospace, nuclear and energy sectors, Robb Vujcic oversaw a period of significant growth and commercial traction. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney, a Master of Laws from New York University, and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.
Ata Gokyildirim is a commercial executive with extensive expertise in hands-on sales, customer and revenue growth, and commercialization.
In his current role as chief revenue officer at AI technology company Insait IO, he has accelerated market penetration, formed strategic partnerships, and optimized product delivery. He has a track record of leading high-growth technology ventures and a deep understanding of complex technology business models, operating environments, and go-to-market strategy from seed through to scale. He was previously chair of biotech company Prima BioMed (now Immutep), and has held senior executive and consulting roles including at AI-powered regulatory technology companies Forter and Sedric as well as AI platform LoudNClear.
James Walker is being retained by BluGlass in an advisory capacity to oversee strategic Australian programs that are already well advanced. BluGlass reckons that these programs provide significant tactical opportunities that advance its commercial roadmaps and technical capabilities.
“BluGlass is primed to become a global leader in visible lasers – critical to the future of defence, aviation, quantum and next-generation computing. The company is in a unique position to take share as the US reshores much of its advanced defence and deep-tech manufacturing capabilities,” believes Granit. “Since joining the board, I’ve been impressed by the calibre of BluGlass’ team and its cutting-edge laser technology, with a diverse pipeline of commercial opportunities across large and growing industries,” he adds.
“Lucy and Ata bring exceptional leadership and complementary skillsets to continue BluGlass’ transition into a global market player in high-growth strategic industries. Their unique expertise will support fast-paced cross-border growth and help establish strategic partnerships at the highest level,” Granit continues.
“I would like to thank James and Stephe for their dedication and invaluable contribution to BluGlass over many years; as they completed the critical pivot from an R&D IP developer to a full-suite vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturer with global traction and strategic partnerships. Importantly, we continue to retain James’ corporate knowledge and industry networks as we look to progress existing programs already in the pipeline.”
With these director changes, Resolutions 2 and 3 are withdrawn and will not be voted upon at the upcoming AGM.
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