Daniel Whelan

Daniel Whelan is an experienced business manager specializing in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Currently serving as the Aerospace & Defense Business Manager at Lightera since March 2021, Daniel focuses on business development and management activities for direct accounts across the USA, EMEA, Australia, and other overseas markets. Prior to this role, Daniel amassed extensive experience at OFS in various capacities, including International Business Manager for the Specialty Photonics Division, where responsibilities encompassed managing distributor networks and business development in multiple international markets. Daniel's early career included engineering and sales roles at companies such as Lucent Technologies, Spirol, and SHW, with a solid educational background that includes an MBA in Marketing Intelligence and International Business from the University of Connecticut.