BluGlass Limited announced that renowned laser diode executive, Mr. Jean-Michel Pelaprat, has joined the Company's Board as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Pelaprat brings deep photonics industry expertise, with over 30 years' experience establishing, commercialising and scaling laser and semiconductor businesses. As co-founder and Director of Nuburu. Mr. Pelaprat helped steer the business over the past six years from start-up to a recognised industry leader. Mr. Pelaprat will continue in his role as Director and Chief Marketing and Sales (CM&SO) Officer with Nuburu. Before founding Nuburu, Mr. Pelaprat held numerous leadership positions in high-growth photonics businesses, including President and CEO of Vytran, a fiber optics capital equipment company supplying optical communications, fiber lasers, medical devices, sensing and aerospace applications. He led the business to growth and profitability during the 2009- 2010 recession and served on the Board of Vytran's parent company, NKT Photonics.