Coherent CSO Giovanni Barbarossa transitions to Special Advisor, retiring Sep 2026

COHERENT CORP.

Giovanni Barbarossa stepped down as Chief Strategy Officer effective April 27, 2026.
He will serve as Special Advisor to the CEO until his retirement in September 2026.
Transition is a planned departure; no immediate replacement announced.

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Giovanni Barbarossa

Chief Strategy Officer

COHR · COHERENT CORP.

Effective: 2026-04-27
Filed: April 28, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

Giovanni Barbarossa notified Coherent Corp. (the “Company”) of his intention to transition from his role as the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer, effective as of the Transition Date, and retire in September 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Giovanni Barbarossa changed role as Chief Strategy Officer at COHERENT CORP..

Action: transitioned from
Role: Chief Strategy Officer

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Giovanni Barbarossa notified Coherent Corp. (the “Company”) of his intention to transition from his role as the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer, effective as of the Transition Date, and retire in September 2026.

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