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Peter Kirkegaard

Optica Global Advanced Manufacturing Alliance 2025 at Heidelberg Instruments

Peter Kirkegaard

IMT Microtechnologies, CEO

About the Speaker

Peter Kirkegaard is an accomplished CEO and Board Member with extensive expertise in metrology, optics, photonics, nanotechnology, and life sciences. As a passionate global leader, he combines hands-on, fact-based leadership with the vision to identify and execute on emerging technology trends.

Currently serving as CEO of IMT Microtechnologies for over 26 years, Peter has successfully led the company’s transformation and growth. He is a co-founder of Swiss photonics industry organizations and a mentor to start-ups in photonics and life sciences. With a global career spanning three continents, Peter’s leadership has shaped both start-ups and large corporations alike.

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