Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) a provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, today announced the retirement of Rich Sneider. The company has begun a search for Sneider’s replacement, which will include consideration for both internal and external candidates.
Michael Murray, Chairman and CEO of Kopin, stated, “Rich has played a key role in Kopin’s evolution over his 25 years with the company. On behalf of Kopin’s Board of Directors and management team, we express our gratitude for Rich’s significant contributions to Kopin and wish him the very best in his retirement. During his time as CFO, Kopin has evolved from a company with exciting technologies and prospects to an organization focused on commercializing application specific optical solutions for a variety of different industries and end points.”
Mr. Sneider is expected to continue in his current role until such time as a successor is named and otherwise assist in the transition.