LASE Appoints Dmitri Nikitin Executive Chairman

Laser Photonics appointed founder Dmitri Nikitin as Executive Chairman and principal executive officer, with CEO-level authority, effective immediately. He replaces Wayne Tupuola, who resigned as CEO for medical reasons effective October 13, 2026; the company does not plan to appoint a separate CEO, and interim President Ann Tewari has returned to her prior operations role. Nikitin's stated priorities include advancing the Laser Shield Anti-Drone platform, strengthening engineering, building a sales organization, and integrating prior acquisitions.

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