Stuart Singer has been named CEO of Schneider Optics Inc, the U.S. subsidiary of Schneider-Kreuznach.

Singer will be responsible for the sustainable growth of Schneider Optics by reinforcing business and partnerships with current customers, developing new business and new opportunities for the years to come.

“My vision is to optimize the company’s standing in industrial optics, optical filters and cine optics,” said Singer. “I am also looking forward to building the technical sales team and taking the forefront in optical solutions and applications.”

Singer has a degree in Physics from Ohio State University and a degree in Physics/Optics from Hofstra University. He started his career at Loral Fairchild Imaging Systems, NY, managing the optical engineering and fabrication departments, specializing in optical systems for space and defense.

In April 1994, he joined Schneider Optics, Inc. as SVP and CTO. He co-developed the Motion Picture Filter Division, its manufacturing process and design of the filters.

For the last two years, Singer served as the sr. technical director of Ruda Cardinal, Inc.