Samuel P. Sadoulet

Samuel Sadoulet is the President and Chief Operating Officer, for Edmund Optics (EO), a worldwide leader in optical and imaging technology. He has more than 20 years of management and engineering experience, with technical expertise in physics and optical sciences. In addition to his strong technical contribution, he has held several operational positions and helped the company gain the recognition as an industry leader in customer service and technical solutions. Beyond leading the global executive team, he plays a prominent role in the Edmund Optics’ corporate strategy development.

Sam is frequently invited as a panelist and speaker on a variety of topics from leadership approach to strategy development to global business expansion. He regularly guest lectures for a diverse set of universities and business schools.

Sam serves as a strategic advisor and board member to several companies across the photonics and biomedical industries. He chairs the Executive Advisory Group for the SPIE, the international association for photonics.

Sam has an EMBA from INSEAD (France), a MS from the University of Arizona (USA), a BS from the University of Rochester (USA), and advanced HR course work at Cornell University’s ILR School.

Sam lives in the greater Philadelphia PA (USA) area with his wife and four children. He loves to travel the world over to discover everything it has to offer. He stays active by skiing, windsurfing, and biking.