MIDDLEFIELD, Conn., Sept. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zygo Corporation (Nasdaq:ZIGO) today announced that Senior Vice President, Tony Allan, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, a new position within Zygo Corporation ("Zygo").
Mr. Allan will be responsible for the overall strategy and execution for Zygo Global Operations, encompassing the alignment and expansion of vertical integration, operations, supply chain and operational excellence across the Company, consistent with the Company's strategic objectives. He will continue to report to Dr. Chris Koliopoulos, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Allan joined Zygo in February 2013 from Masimo Corporation, a publicly traded medical technology company where he was also Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Masimo, Mr. Allan's career had been with Jabil, Inc., an electronics design, manufacturing and product solutions company, where he held several leadership positions, including Vice President Of Global Business Unit, Jabil Inc.
Dr. Koliopoulos commented, "Tony is a seasoned and trusted leader who will play a pivotal role in the leadership to the next phase in Zygo's global growth as we expand into new technologies, geographies and market segments. He is uniquely qualified to drive strategic prioritization and accountability within Zygo with a focus on operational excellence."
Zygo Corporation is a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, precision optics and electro-optical design and manufacturing services serving customers in the semiconductor capital equipment, bio-medical, scientific and industrial markets.
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