Marisa Edmund
07 - 08 October 2025
Málaga, Spain
Events
Marisa Edmund
Edmund Optics, Chairman of the Board & CEO
About the Speaker
Marisa became Chairman of the Board in June 2022 and CEO of the Company in October 2024. With her extensive experience, strong leadership qualities, and inspiring vision, Marisa is uniquely positioned to guide Edmund Optics and continue the Edmund' family legacy.
As CEO, Marisa leads strategic planning, organizational development, and provides oversight of the company’s two divisions: Marketplace and Advanced Manufacturing. Throughout her 27-year tenure, her focus on innovation has driven transformative growth in marketing strategies, brand development, product technology, and manufacturing capabilities. On the organizational side, Marisa has overseen the global expansion of sales, marketing, and HR teams, as well as the integration of staff from acquisitions and has been an integral part of growing the company from 200 employees to over 1,300 employees.
Industry involvement:
- SPIE, senior member
- SPIE Exhibitor Committee, former chair
- Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (now Marketing Edge), former trustee
Credentials:
- Georgetown University School of Business, BSBA
- Stockton College, MBA
Fun facts about Marisa:
- Third generation family owner- executive
- Named Target Marketer of the Year by Target Magazine
- Founder and former President and board member of the Haddonfield Youth Lacrosse Program
- Les Mills™ certified instructor of BodyAttack® and BodyStep® programs
