Photronics Names Christopher Dayton as Senior Vice President, Finance
BROOKFIELD, Conn., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced the appointment of Christopher Dayton as Senior Vice President, Finance, effective May 11, 2026. Mr. Dayton will be based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Brookfield, Connecticut and report directly to Photronics’ President & Chief Financial Officer, Eric Rivera.
In this role, Mr. Dayton will support execution of Photronics’ financial plan, ensure financial governance, and enable long-term growth initiatives across the company’s global manufacturing operations. He will provide operational leadership across key areas of the finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, and enterprise financial processes, while supporting the continued execution of Photronics’ global financial strategy and operational objectives.
Eric Rivera, President and Chief Financial Officer of Photronics, commented, “Chris brings significant financial leadership experience and a strong track record of supporting operational execution in global organizations. We are pleased to welcome him to Photronics and look forward to his contributions as we continue to focus on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.”
Mr. Dayton brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in global manufacturing organizations. Most recently, he served in senior finance leadership roles at BIC Corporation, a multibillion consumer goods company with manufacturing and distribution operations across six continents, including Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Global Financial Planning and Analysis. In that role, he led a global finance team spanning financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, investor relations, internal audit, and enterprise risk management. Prior to BIC, Mr. Dayton spent more than 15 years at Campbell Soup Company, most recently as Vice President, Finance for the Pepperidge Farm division.
Mr. Dayton added, “I am excited to join Photronics at such a dynamic moment for the semiconductor industry. The company’s global manufacturing footprint, commitment to disciplined financial execution, and investments in advanced photomask technologies position it well for continued growth. I look forward to partnering with Eric and the leadership team to further strengthen Photronics’ financial and operational infrastructure in support of the company’s continued growth and long-term value creation.”
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