QUÉBEC CITY, QC, Canada – Coractive, manufacturer of advanced specialty optical fibers and fiber laser provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jean-Noël Maran as its new Chief Executive Officer. 

Dr. Maran was the clear choice for this appointment, given his 13 years of involvement with Coractive as well as his high level of expertise in the field. 

Dr. Jean-Noël Maran has been Director of Innovation since 2015, prior to which he served as a Coractive project manager for seven years. He has also worked in research at the Optoelectronics Research Centre in the UK. He holds a PhD in electrical engineering and physics, and brings to his new role over 18 years of experience in optics and lasers and in the photonics industry. 

“I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to lead Coractive through future challenges. I look forward to working with Coractive’s management team and highly dedicated employees to build a worldwide organization known for innovation and the high quality of its optical fiber technologies,” said Dr. Maran. 

About Coractive 

Coractive specializes in the development and manufacturing of specialty optical fibers in addition to offering fiber laser solutions for OEM customers. Catering to the distinct needs of clients in the industrial, telecommunications, sensing (LiDAR), medical and scientific markets, Coractive has a network of distributors in North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Québec City, Canada.