LightPath Technologies announced on October 14, 2025 that former Northrop Grumman Mission Systems President Mark Caylor has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective October 9, 2025. Caylor brings more than 35 years of experience in defense technology, having led Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector, a $11 billion business with 25,000 employees, and previously served as President of Enterprise Services and Chief Strategy Officer. His appointment follows LightPath’s recent expansion into high‑value infrared imaging systems and is intended to leverage his extensive government and military relationships to accelerate the company’s growth in the defense market.
Caylor’s background includes leading Northrop Grumman’s shared services, corporate strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as managing the company’s liquidity and capital structure. He also has a strong technical foundation, holding degrees from MIT, Caltech, and an MBA from UCLA. LightPath’s CEO Sam Rubin highlighted that Caylor’s experience and relationships on the defense side will help the company “guide our vision forward” and “build long‑term value for shareholders.”
The appointment is a strategic shift that aligns with LightPath’s goal of becoming a global leader in next‑generation optics and imaging solutions. By adding a board member with deep defense industry expertise, LightPath positions itself to better navigate the complex procurement landscape, secure new contracts, and scale deliveries of its infrared cameras and optics across a broad range of applications. This move is expected to strengthen the company’s competitive position and support its ongoing transformation from a component supplier to a vertically integrated solutions provider.
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