OtO Photonics Welcomes Steve Buckley as Chief Marketing Officer, Strengthening Global Market Strategy.

Executive Appointment Announcement

OtO Photonics is so delighted to announce that Dr. Steve Buckley, founder and CEO of Evolve Sensing, has joined OtO Photonics as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This appointment marks a new milestone in OtO's global expansion strategy, reinforcing the company's commitment to innovation, customer partnership, and international brand development.

Professional Background

With over 25 years of experience in spectroscopy and sensor innovation, Steve has held leadership positions at Ocean Optics, Teledyne, TSI, and most recently, Evolve Sensing, which he founded to serve advanced analytical and OEM markets in North America. His technical depth and extensive industry network will accelerate OtO's global growth, particularly in the North American and European regions.

Leadership Perspective & Executive Background

We are truly excited to welcome Steve as part of the OtO family. This collaboration represents more than a leadership appointment — it symbolizes the deep trust and shared vision that unite us. From today onward, we are one team, working together to build the future we've all envisioned. Steve's global perspective, technical insight, and customer-focused mindset will guide us toward even greater success in the worldwide market.

Having worked closely with Ivan and the OtO team over the past few years, their commitment to excellence and partnership has been front and center every day. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to help the OtO team build out a global customer base for their high-quality spectrometers and photonics solutions.

About Evolve Sensing

Founded by Steve Buckley in the United States, Evolve Sensing is a strategic partner of OtO Photonics, representing OtO's products and providing localized technical and marketing support across North America.

As the exclusive distributor of OtO Photonics in North America, the company has built a strong reputation for its deep application expertise, responsive service, and ability to connect OEM customers with OtO's cutting-edge spectrometer technologies. Evolve Sensing will continue to serve as OtO's key strategic partner and brand representative in the North American market.

With Steve's appointment, OtO Photonics continues to advance its mission of delivering precise and customizable spectrometer solutions that enable discovery and innovation across diverse industries, from semiconductors to environmental sensing, biochemistry, and beyond.

2025-11-12