EMCORE Corporation announced that it has named Jeffrey Rittichier as Chief Executive Officer of the company. In his new role, Mr. Rittichier succeeds Dr. Hong Hou, who has served as the company's President and CEO since March 2008. Mr. Rittichier has also been appointed to the company's Board of Directors to fill the vacancy that will be created when Dr. Hong Hou steps down as CEO.

Mr. Rittichier will be based in the company's new Alhambra headquarters and will formally take on his new position effective January 3, 2015. Mr. Rittichier joins EMCORE from NanoStatics, where he served as Chief Executive Officer. The company General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Alfredo Gomez, is scheduled to leave the company on or about February 13, 2015.

Alfredo Gomez joined EMCORE in September 2007 and has managed the company's legal and compliance affairs. In addition, EMCORE's Chief Administration Officer, Monica Van Berkel, will be leaving the company effective January 2, 2015. Monica Van Berkel joined EMCORE in May 2004 and has been responsible for driving the strategic direction of the human resources and information technology functions.