News: Optoelectronics
15 September 2025
BluGlass appoints US-based entrepreneur, investor and corporate lawyer Omer Granit to board
BluGlass Ltd of Silverwater, Australia — which develops and manufactures gallium nitride (GaN) visible laser diodes based on its proprietary low-temperature, low-hydrogen remote-plasma chemical vapor deposition (RPCVD) technology — has appointed Omer Granit to its board of directors to accelerate its commercialization roadmap.
BluGlass’ new board member Omer Granit.
US-based Granit is an entrepreneur, investor and lawyer with expertise across capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), advanced manufacturing, and strategic governance. He has over 20 years of experience in sourcing, executing and managing complex transactions across the USA, Europe, and Israel.
Granit currently serves on the board of Amaero International Ltd, a leader in advanced manufacturing and high-performance materials for the defence, aerospace, nuclear and energy sectors. In this role, he has been instrumental in driving strategic investments and governance initiatives that have materially supported the company’s growth ambitions and financial position. Granit is a major investor in Amaero and Beonic, which are both listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
Granit is partner at EnPar Capital in New York, where he is investing across both private and public markets. He is an active investor in the re-shoring of supply and production chains, with a focus on driving long-term strategic value. Previously, he was the founder & CEO of high-end co-working company MIXER and the founder & CEO of UK-regulated hedge fund West 4 Capital. He has also served as CEO & head of investments at a London-based family office, managed alternative investments for a major institutional investor, and began his career as an M&A attorney at the New York office of law firm White & Case. Granit has expertise in M&A, capital markets, and governance, with a track record in sourcing and executing complex transactions. He holds an LLM in Corporate Law from NYU, where he was Valedictorian, and dual degrees in Law and Finance from Reichman University. He is admitted to both the New York and Israel Bars.
“Having engaged directly with industry leaders, I see a clear and compelling commercial opportunity for BluGlass’ GaN laser capability,” says Grant. “These lasers are critical to the future of defence, delivering the high power and precision required to enable next-generation quantum sensing for geo-location targeting and safer aerospace navigation, secure communications, underwater LiDAR, as well as next-generation computing,” he adds. “BluGlass is one of only a few companies manufacturing GaN lasers globally, and is uniquely positioned as the newest and nimblest player in the field, yet consistently punching above its weight. I’m impressed at the speed BluGlass has built a fantastic reputation within the industry, including securing a coveted spot with the US Department of Defence Microelectronics Commons,” Grsnt continues. “I’m excited to help guide BluGlass’ executive team through this next phase as it transitions into a major commercial partner to global tier 1 companies and defence primes.”
“Omer in an exceptional addition to our team, bringing a deep understanding of both the US technology and defence landscape and ASX-listed companies navigating cross-border growth,” comments BluGlass’ chair James Walker. “He is well connected across the North American investment community and with defence contractors. Omer complements existing board skills and the technical expertise of our advisory team, bringing the investment know-how and networks needed to scale. His track record in closing complex deals and guiding negotiations with major defence primes makes him a tremendous asset at this pivotal time for the company. His appointment materially strengthens our commercialization strategy and positioning in the US – our most important market – adding both tactical credibility and opening doors to strategic customers, the global defence industry and capital markets,” he adds.
“Omer replaces Vivek Rao, who is stepping down as non-executive director,” Walker notes. “On behalf of the board, I thank Vivek for his long-standing, valuable contribution and guidance over the past decade as the company transitioned from its research and development heritage to a global commercialization company.”
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