Optex Systems Holdings Announces Chad George as Chief Executive Officer

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[{"type":"text","content":"RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / December 8, 2025 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and global military and commercial applications, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chad George to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 20, 2025. Mr. George previously served as President and will now assume full executive leadership of the organization.","length":452,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Mr. George brings an extensive record of operational excellence, strategic vision, and defense industry expertise to his new role. Before joining Optex, Mr. George served in senior operations and supply chain leadership roles within the defense industry, most recently as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain at Leonardo DRS, where he successfully streamlined production processes and enhanced strategic sourcing capabilities. His background also includes impactful roles at Raytheon, where he developed a strong foundation in defense manufacturing and operational strategy.","length":583,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Mr. George began his professional career as a manufacturing engineer for Raytheon, then transitioned to the consumer goods sector for Dr. Pepper for 4 years before returning to the defense sector, in which he has spent more than 20 years throughout his career.","length":260,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas, equipping him with both the technical expertise and strategic insight necessary to lead Optex into its next phase of expansion.","length":268,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""Chad has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a clear strategic vision since joining Optex," said Danny Schoening, outgoing CEO of Optex Systems Holdings. "His deep understanding of defense manufacturing, his operational leadership, and most importantly, his commitment to innovation makes him the ideal choice to guide Optex forward. After 13 years as serving as CEO, I am delighted to transition stewardship of Optex to Chad. I have the utmost confidence that under his leadership, the company will continue to strengthen its position as a leader in defense opti...

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