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Bernard Couillaud has served as director since May 2008. Dr. Couillaud brings more than 25 years of executive level experience to Bookham. The majority of Dr. Couillaud’s career was spent with the Santa Clara-based laser manufacturer Coherent Inc. where he served as President and CEO until 2002. Dr. Couillaud was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Coherent from October 2002 to June 2007 and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lambda Physik AG a German public company from 2000 to 2005. During his distinguished academic career in the field of physics and laser technology Dr. Couillaud was a full Professor at the University of Bordeaux and a CNRS Fellow. He is also a member of the French National Academy of Technologies. | 