The Association of Industrial Laser Users (AILU) held its 31st AGM on 21st May 2025, and is delighted to announce that Paola De Bono (TWI) was elected as its first female AILU President.
Richard Carter (Heriot-Watt University) and Stan Wilford (IPG Photonics) were elected as Vice Presidents. AILU’s new Officers join Dave MacLellan who remains as AILU’s Executive Director.
AILU looks forward to an exciting time ahead, keeping it’s Purpose, Vision & Mission at the centre of decision making. Strategic planning will continue to be based around the Internal and External Working Groups, progressing AILU’s growth and development within the UK and further afield. The value and benefit of AILU to its members will remain at the core of Committee activities.
New faces on the AILU Committee include Lewis Jones (Loughborough University), Nazanin Mirhosseini (University of Manchester), Mike O’Key (Optek Systems) and Bethan Smith (MTC).
Click the following link to find out more about AILU’s Committee, including all current members.
Image: Outgoing President Ric Allott receives an award from incoming President, Paola De Bono, in recognition of his 2-year presidency.
Contact: Dave MacLellan