Thales Promotes Two Execs

Thales Components--parent company of Thales Angenieux in the United States--has announced two promotions.

Chris Beauparlant was appointed as the new director of electro-optics and solid state products and Kevin Tomczyk will now serve as the U.S. sales manager, video products.

In his new role, Beauparlant will continue to oversee Thales Angenieux U.S. operations and also manage activities for the Thales Components cryogenics laser diodes, MESL and united monolithic semiconductors divisions.

Tomczyk's responsibilities include coordinating all sales activities and product management for Angenieux video lenses in the United States.