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Vivid Photonics

Team

Meet Our Team

team_new_Chief Executive Officer, Chris Gorman

Chief Executive Officer, Chris Gorman

Technology and business leader with 30+ years driving innovation, IP strategy, and product development across high-tech industries. Proven in founding and scaling ventures, leading teams, and transforming an established company for a €150 million acquisition. Holder of 17 international patents with deep expertise in turning R&D into commercial success.

Chief Operations Officer, Mike Gilmartin

Seasoned operations leader with over 30 years’ experience in international business management, product development, and high-volume manufacturing. Proven success driving operational excellence and leading global teams delivering revenues over $200M. Extensive background in P&L oversight, process optimization, and M&A due diligence on transactions exceeding $225M.

team_new_Chief Operations Officer, Mike Gilmartin

Chief Product Officer, Aidan Durack

Operations and commercial executive with 25+ years in semiconductor, photonics, and MedTech sectors. Skilled at scaling complex technologies from R&D to high-volume production while improving margins, streamlining processes, and driving growth. Proven leader of international teams with a strong record in operational excellence, quality systems, and strategic customer partnerships.

Chief Technology Officer, TBA

Resource identified with 20+ years experience developing semiconductor laser and photonics technologies. Joining on closure of seed round.

ChipStart Eu Mentor, Will Foote

Deep expertise in scaling semiconductor and photonics companies. Silicon Catalyst mentor.

Tyndall Advisor, Prof. Brian Corbett

Globally recognised expert in seminconducotr and photonics technologies.