FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: December 17, 2024

Surface Optics Corporation Names Marian Geremia as CEO to Drive Growth and Innovation

San Diego, CA – Surface Optics Corporation (SOC), the leader in optical properties characterization, is proud to announce the appointment of Marian Geremia as Chief Executive Officer. A long-standing member of SOC’s Board of Directors and formerly SOC’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Marian brings unparalleled expertise and a proven track record of leadership to guide the company through its next phase of growth and innovation.

With nearly 20 years of leadership at SOC, Marian has been instrumental in strengthening SOC’s capabilities and advancing innovative solutions that have positioned SOC as a trusted partner across industries including defense, environmental monitoring, and space exploration. Her deep understanding of all aspects of the business, SOC’s competitive advantages, and vision for future growth uniquely positions her to lead SOC into a transformative era of strategic expansion.

“I am honored to lead SOC as we enter this dynamic growth phase,” said Geremia. “SOC’s leading-edge products are not only pushing technological boundaries but are also solving some of the most critical challenges across industries. I am excited to work alongside our talented team as we continue delivering innovative solutions to our customers worldwide.”

Under Marian’s leadership, SOC will focus on increasing its global market presence in spectral imaging and industrial spectroscopy, while driving significant growth across all its technology sectors.