Oxxius Appoints Scott Gibbs as General Manager of Oxxius Inc. in the United States
Oxxius announces a key appointment for its United States operations: Scott Gibbs joins as General Manager of Oxxius Inc., the American subsidiary headquartered in Williston, Vermont. With over 35 years of experience in demanding industrial environments — spanning semiconductors, precision optical filters and life sciences — Scott Gibbs brings Oxxius Inc. the operational expertise and management vision needed to accelerate growth across North America. `
Oxxius, a leader in designing, developing and manufacturing compact lasers and photonic systems, announces the appointment of Scott Gibbs as General Manager of Oxxius Inc., its American subsidiary based in Williston, Vermont. Oxxius Inc. provides Laser Diode Illuminators (LDIs) and distributes the full Oxxius portfolio of lasers and wavelength combiners across North America. This appointment marks a strategic milestone in Oxxius’s United States growth strategy.
Scott Gibbs: 35 Years of Industrial Expertise for Oxxius in the United States
With a career spanning over 35 years in demanding industrial environments, Scott Gibbs brings Oxxius a rare expertise at the intersection of operations, manufacturing, engineering and management. He has built his experience across three major technology organizations.
In the semiconductor industry, Gibbs served as Director of Operations at IBM’s photomask facility, where he oversaw complex manufacturing operations and leveraged decades of experience in the photomask business. He then joined GLOBALFOUNDRIES as Director of Engineering, continuing his manufacturing executive leadership at the highest level.
Gibbs subsequently crossed over to the life sciences industry, spending seven years at Chroma Technology Corp. — a specialist in precision optical filters — where he implemented LEAN methodologies, strengthened quality systems, and optimized production processes as Manufacturing & Quality Engineering Manager.
“Joining Oxxius is an opportunity I had been looking for. The quality of the products and the innovation-driven culture of this company align perfectly with what has driven me throughout my career. I look forward to working with the Oxxius Inc. team and continuing to deliver the best possible experience to our customers.”
Scott Gibbs, General Manager, Oxxius Inc.
Oxxius Inc.: A Strong United States Team to Drive Growth
As General Manager of Oxxius Inc., Scott Gibbs will lead the talented team at the Williston, Vermont headquarters, with a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Together, Oxxius and Oxxius Inc. will accelerate the expansion of sales and support activities across the United States, combining global photonics expertise and local presence to deliver an even better experience to North American customers.
“We are delighted to welcome Scott to the Oxxius family. His proven track record in managing complex industrial operations makes him the ideal leader for our US team. With Scott at the helm of Oxxius Inc., I am confident that we will significantly strengthen our sales and support activities across the United States and respond even more effectively to the needs of our customers.”
Thierry Georges, President, Oxxius
About Oxxius Inc.
Oxxius Inc. is the American subsidiary of Oxxius, headquartered in Williston, Vermont. It provides Laser Diode Illuminators (LDIs) — originally developed by 89 North, acquired by Oxxius in 2026 — and distributes the full Oxxius portfolio of compact lasers and wavelength combiners across North America. Oxxius Inc. serves research institutions, universities and OEM instrument manufacturers in life sciences, metrology and quantum research.
