Coherent appoints Rob Beard as chief legal and global affairs officer

Coherent Corp. (COHR) announced that following a comprehensive search, it has appointed Rob Beard as the company’s new Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer, and Corporate Secretary, effective today. Rob replaces current Chief Legal Officer Ron Basso, who is retiring. The company has also promoted Marie Batz Martin to Chief Compliance Officer, reporting to Rob. Beard joins Coherent from Mastercard (MA), where he was Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer. “We are pleased to welcome Rob to Coherent’s leadership team,” said Jim Anderson, CEO. “His broad experience in the semiconductor industry, international policy experience, and expertise in business and law make him an excellent partner and counselor to help us unlock Coherent’s full potential.”