Dalgety Bay, Fife, United Kingdom – 1 July 2025 – PowerPhotonic, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, precision optics for the laser industry, is entering an exciting new phase of growth and expansion. To lead this next chapter, the company has appointed Amanda Robertson as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Amanda brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in strategic leadership, business development, and operational excellence. As part of this leadership transition, Roy McBride, co-founder of PowerPhotonic, will assume the role of Director of Strategy and Growth, focusing on long-term vision and market expansion.
About Amanda Robertson
Amanda Robertson is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in P&L management, entrepreneurial leadership, and strategic growth. She has held significant roles, including Group Commercial Director at Walker Precision Engineering, Glasgow, where she significantly increased the order book and developed partnerships with key customers, particularly in the Defence sector. At Stoneridge Electronics, Dundee, Amanda led the company’s transition to a SAAS business model and successfully grew revenue throughout Europe and USA. Amanda’s exceptional leadership and strategic growth insight make her an invaluable asset to PowerPhotonic as it embarks on its next phase of growth and innovation.
About PowerPhotonic
PowerPhotonic is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, precision optics for the laser industry. Utilising unique and patented manufacturing technology, PowerPhotonic designs and produces freeform lenses that shape and correct laser beams. The company’s technology creates optics with complex surfaces, enabling designers to solve problems that conventional approaches cannot address. PowerPhotonic collaborates closely with industry-leading customers to develop innovative solutions. The company operates from two facilities: its core research, development, business operations, and manufacturing hub in Dalgety Bay, Scotland, and a new facility in Sahuarita, Arizona, which mirrors its UK capabilities and is rapidly gaining new customers in the USA.
Amanda Robertson’s Vision for PowerPhotonic
“I am thrilled to join PowerPhotonic and lead this dynamic team,” said Amanda Robertson. “PowerPhotonic’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence aligns perfectly with my own values. I look forward to driving the company’s growth and continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Quote from Clovis Younger, Chairman of PowerPhotonic
“We are delighted to welcome Amanda Robertson as our new Group CEO,” said Clovis Younger. “Amanda’s extensive experience and proven leadership in the technology industry make her the perfect fit for PowerPhotonic. We are confident that under her guidance, PowerPhotonic will expand its business and achieve significant growth as the business scales its operations in the UK and US. I’m also pleased that Roy McBride will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping our future as Director of Strategy and Growth.”
Quote from Roy McBride, Co-founder and Director of Strategy and Growth
“I’m really pleased to have Amanda on board as our new Group CEO. With the strong platform we’ve built over the last 20 years, I believe her leadership will be key in driving our strategic growth and expanding our market presence,” said Roy McBride. “In my new role, I look forward to focusing on long-term opportunities and ensuring PowerPhotonic continues to lead in innovation and customer success.”
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Waugh
PowerPhotonic Ltd
Email: info@powerphotonic.com
Phone: +44 1383 825 910